The Nadkarni Medical Foundation was started in 2008 by Dr. Kishore and Late Dr. Purnima Nadkarni, with an intention to serve rural masses in the field of Infertility. In 2012, Dr. Akshay Nadkarni added the Cancer screening Awareness initiative to this Foundation. The whole motive and objective of making the foundation is to have a platform to serve the needy getting cancer & infertility treatment. The Foundation partners with corporate organizations, NGOs, health facilities, schools and religious organizations to reach out to the masses. Men, women and children in line with its core goals, through our commemoration of World Cancer Day, World Menstrual Hygiene Day, International Womens Day, International Cancer Survivors Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Empowering Change Through Donations eradicate cancer? Know how you can make an impact. click on the link below. Nadkarni Medical Foundation Initiative It aims to coordinate a programme of activity to support local interventions to raise public awareness of the signs and symptoms of early cancer and encourage people to seek help sooner. The Blue Drive is to encourage people to screen themselves for oral cancer. As majority of deaths from mouth cancer occur because of late detection, due to a low public awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risks. Nadkarni Medical Foundation strives to save and improve the lives of patients and survivors, increase awareness and education about head and neck cancers. We want to make sure that everyone knows about mouth cancer so that cases can be caught earlier and patients are more likely to survive. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India and most present at advanced stage. Although early detection is the only way to reduce morbidity and mortality, people have a very low awareness about breast cancer signs and symptoms and screening practices. Be part of a Pink Chain Campaign on breast cancer awareness. An initiative to fill the space“Period doubt? Delayed period? Unbearable cramps? Sanitary napkins – A Taboo. According to research, over 80% of women in India DO NOT use sanitary napkins. Sanitary napkins are generally unavailable in rural areas of the country and if available, they are too expensive for rural households to afford.Therefore, women resort to age-old alternatives like cloth, ashes, and husk sand during menstruation. These substitutes are not only extremely uncomfortable but also the cause of various diseases and infections, some of which have lifelong effects. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively .Still one Life is lost every 2 minutes to this disease. Importantly our study assessed the level and impact of awareness programs in the adoption of safe practices in prevention and early detection, awareness level was found to be low.
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KCAA Marathon Silvassa – Breast Cancer Awareness Run
KCAA Marathon Silvassa – Breast Cancer Awareness Run 🎀🏃♀️🏃♂️ As proud Medical Partners, 21st Century
Dr. Akshay Nadkarni & Dr. Ashish Gamit lead a Breast & Pediatric Cancer seminar, 16th Oct, Upasana Hall, Vapi.
Dr. Akshay Nadkarni & Dr. Ashish Gamit lead a Breast & Pediatric Cancer seminar, 16th
Breast Cancer Awareness and Menstrual Health Seminar by Dr. Ranjeeta
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Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar Join us on 15th October at Machi Mahajan Education Hall,
Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar Yesterday, on 15th October, at Machi Mahajan Education Hall, Nani Daman,
Cancer Awareness Seminar at the Centre of Excellence, Vapi
On 13th October, we proudly hosted an empowering Cancer Awareness Seminar at the Centre of
300 girls attended Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar in Silvassa, 9th October.
On 9th October, over 300 girls attended our Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar at the Government
