Cancer Societies - India | ![]() |
Cancer Foundation of India (CFI)
Kolkata
dissemination of cancer information for improving cancer awareness and education,
research in cancer prevention through laboratory or population-based studies,
service and support to cancer patients through cancer helpline that provides
counseling and clinical advice
Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA)
Mumbai
spreading awareness on the dangers inherent in accepted social practices
such as chewing of tobacco, early marriage, multiple pregnancies, etc.;
initiating steps for the early detection of cancer;
assistance to cancer patients beyond that given by the medical profession
Indian Association for Cancer Research (IACR)
Navi Mumbai
advances research in all the aspects of cancer,
promotes interaction among scientists in this field,
and spreads awareness about cancer among common people
Indian Cancer Society (ICS)
Mumbai
undertakes total care of the poor cancer patients by proferring food,
medicines, transport, prostheses, counseling services,
social welfare and job placement services;
undertakes programmes and projects to educate the public
about the factors relevant to cancer;
conducts continuing educational courses for doctors
Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
Mumbai
fosters and encourages cooperative clinical research in oncology
at a national level
Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
Delhi
encourages scientific investigation in the study of cancer,
promotes and fosters the exchange of knowledge relating to cancer
and cancer related topics
Nargis Dutt Foundation
Mumbai
buying life saving diagnostic medical equipment, medicines, transfer of
technology and various other equipments to upgrade hospitals in rural
areas in India for the benefit of poor cancer patients
Sahayta
Chandigarh
provides holistic (financial, emotional and social) support to people
afflicted with cancer
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