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Run for a Cause | World No Tobacco Day 2025 | 01.06.2025

 

🏃‍♂️ Run for a Cause | World No Tobacco Day 2025 | 01.06.2025

Honoured to be invited as the Guest of Honour at the Noida 10K Run Challenge 2025—a vibrant celebration of health, fitness, and a tobacco-free lifestyle, hosted at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Greater Noida early morning 1st of June 2025

Over 800 spirited participants joined this early morning fitness fest. I had the privilege to deliver a motivational message and then run 3 km alongside sports enthusiasts and change-makers. 

Ms. Bhavna Gaur, Ms  Kumud, Ms. Sheela, Mr Mukesh Jain, Mr. Abhishek Singh and many more with whom I had a stint. And of course Lakshay my son was also there to run 10 km. 

As a Cancer Surgeon and Senior Director at Max Hospital Vaishali, my message was clear and urgent:

💬 LIVE FREE. BREATHE FREE.
 🚫 Don’t fall for surrogate advertisements—they glamorize addiction.
 ✅ BE SMART. DO NOT START.
 ✅ QUITTING IS POSSIBLE — with structured medical therapy & counselling.
 ✅ Do a monthly self-check for any “Chota Daana” (suspicious oral lesion). Early detection = better outcomes.

🎯 Become a Tobacco Marshal in your community. Educate, support, inspire.

For support, reach out:
 📞 Quitline: 9773856664
 📧 support@icancare.com
 🌐 www.quittobacco.icancare.com
 🏥 Or visit the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Centre at Max Vaishali

Let’s turn every step we take into a statement—towards freedom from tobacco and towards stronger, healthier communities.

#WorldNoTobaccoDay #RunForHealth #QuitTobacco #ICanCaRe #MaxVaishali #BeATobaccoMarshal #ChotaDaanaCheck #FamilyFitnessFun #LiveFreeBreatheFree #CancerAwareness #NoidaRunChallenge

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Pedaling Towards a Tobacco-Free Tomorrow: My Message on World No Tobacco Day 2025

Pedaling Towards a Tobacco-Free Tomorrow: My Message on World No Tobacco Day 2025

“What legacy are we leaving behind—addiction or awareness?”

It was an honour to serve as Guest of Honour at the World No Tobacco Day Cyclothon 2025 at DLF Mall of India, Noida. Representing Max Hospital Vaishali as Senior Director of Surgical Oncology, I was deeply moved by the collective energy and purpose of the event—Pedaling with Purpose—for a tobacco-free tomorrow.

Tobacco remains one of the leading causes of preventable cancers, particularly oral and lung cancers. Every single puff, chew or dip takes someone one step closer to disease and despair. But hope lies in awareness, action, and timely intervention.

This Event Was a Movement, Not Just a Ride

It was a rallying cry for every citizen to take charge—not just of their health, but of their community. I asked everyone present to become a Tobacco Marshal in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods.

Here are three powerful messages I urge each of you to carry forward:

1. BE SMART. DO NOT START.

Prevention is the strongest cure. Say NO to the first puff, the first chew—because that’s where the battle is won.

2. QUITTING IS POSSIBLE.

You don’t have to fight addiction alone. Medical therapy and counseling are available, and they work.
 📞 Call Quitline: 9773856664
 📧 Email: support@icancare.com
 🌐 Visit: www.quittobacco.icancare.com
 Or walk into the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Centre at Max Vaishali for support tailored to your needs.

3. SELF-CHECK YOUR ORAL CAVITY MONTHLY.

Early detection saves lives. Look for any “Chota Daana” (small lump/lesion) or non-healing ulcer.
 If in doubt, do not wait—visit Max Vaishali for non-invasive screening and treatment options.

Let us remember: Health is not just a personal goal—it’s a collective responsibility. The success of this event lies not only in participation but in what we do next.

💬 Be the voice that says NO.
 💪 Be the hand that helps someone quit.
 🛡️ Be the Tobacco Marshal your community needs.

Together, we can outpace tobacco—and make India stronger, cleaner, and cancer-free.

– Dr. Pawan Gupta
 Senior Director – Surgical Oncology
 Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali

Founder – ICanCaRe Tobacco Wellness Program

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USISTEF 2024 Award for ICanCaRe and Photodynamic Solutions Inc.

Dr. Pawan Gupta and Dr. Jonathan Celli were honored with the USISTEF 2024 Award for AI-Enabled Oral Cancer Screening and Treatment Project

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Pawan Gupta, representing ICanCaRe (Indian partner), and Dr. Jonathan Celli from Photodynamic Solutions Inc., Boston (U.S. partner), have been honored with the prestigious USISTEF 2024 Award. This recognition was awarded under the joint call for proposals on ‘Critical and Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence for Transforming Lives’ by the United States-India Science and Technology Endowment Fund. The project focuses on AI-enabled technology for oral cancer screening and treatment, addressing a significant healthcare challenge in India.

The award ceremony took place on October 10, 2024, at the Leela Palace, New Delhi. The Hon. Eric Garcetti, U.S. Ambassador to India, and the Hon. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences and Science & Technology, presented the award. Dr. Pawan Gupta graciously accepted the award certificate on behalf of both organizations, marking a significant milestone in the collaborative fight against oral cancer.

Oral cancer poses a severe public health challenge in India, largely fueled by high rates of tobacco use, betel nut consumption, and low awareness. Compounding these issues is the lack of adequate healthcare access, particularly in rural areas, which makes early detection and treatment difficult. These obstacles make it critical to develop new solutions to overcome the barriers to effective oral cancer screening and management.

This project aims to revolutionize oral cancer detection and treatment by developing a comprehensive, portable, and low-cost solution targeting high-risk populations. The innovative technology will incorporate AI-assisted autofluorescence and white light imaging for optical pathology diagnosis, ensuring early and accurate identification of pre-malignant and malignant lesions. Treatment will be initiated with tobacco cessation and facilitated through photo-biomodulation (PBM) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for on-the-spot care of potentially pre-malignant lesions.

With this technology, ICanCaRe and Photodynamic Solutions Inc., Boston, are committed to transforming the way oral cancer is diagnosed and treated, particularly in underserved areas. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire team working on this groundbreaking initiative. Together, we strive to create a future where early detection of oral cancer is accessible to all, improving patient outcomes and saving lives.

Stay tuned for more updates on this revolutionary project!

#USISTEF #AwardWinner #CancerCare #AIForHealth #ICanCaRe #MaxOncology #InnovationInHealthcare #photodynamicsolutions #photobiomodulations #pawangupta #jonathancelli