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.
Join Cancer Awarness Drive Duration 1 Year
Join the blue Drive “Say NO to Tobacco” Duration 1 Year
Join The Pink Drive Duration 1 Year
Join “Feel Clean Initiative” Duration 1 Year
Join “स्त्री”- a Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative Duration 1 Year
