CARF observes No Tobacco

Cancer Aid and Research Foundation observed No Tobacco Day on May 31. CARF screened a film on cancer inside the Mumbai, Central Prison on Arthur Road. A few Representatives from CARF were present at the time of the screening of the film. With such an innovative exercises CARF wants to spread the awareness about the dangers related to tobacco use. People are requested tio join the fight against cancer.

Great show of unity on No Tobacco Day...

Pic. for representational purpose only: World No Tobacco Day observed with much fanfare

Hail the people who have shown great respect to the World No Tobacco Day celebrations.

On World No Tobacco Day let's vow that we will kick the butt

Pic. for representation purpose only: Today is World No Tobacco Day. Kindly lend your voices to the great cause undertaken by Cancer Aid and Research Foundation

On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day let's resolute that we will leave no stone unturned to banish the tobacco from planet earth. We will explain to the tobacco addicts all the hazards related to tobacco use. Cancer Aid and Research Foundation has been striving to assist the drive against the tobacco use in its every form. Join the cause along with Cancer Aid and Research Foundation and reach out to the needy poor cancer patients.

Let's resolve...

Pic. for representation purpose only: Let's have a new resolution this No Tobacco Day. Let's help those clung in the chain smoking kick the butt through counselling and persistent persuasion

On No Tobacco Day let's have a resolution that we persuade each and every smoker through whatever means do we have that they will stop smoking. Let's stop the spread of smoking and let's stop cancer.

A celebrity voice calling...

Recently actress Sharbani Mukherjee attended a function that aimed to stop the rise of tobacco. Many stars lend their voices to the anti tobacco campaign. Tomorrow is the World No Tobacco Day. Let's commit ourselves to the great cause that targets a total tobacco free world. With each passing day the the number of people affected by cancer has been on the steep rise and their are a very few instances where these cases are detected earlier. The fight against the cancer needs to be strengthened. Let's fight cancer...

World No Tobacco Day

The May 31 is observed as No Tobacco Day worldwide. Come Tuesday, those advocating the no tobacco would have a reason to mark the day with their cause; prevent the tobacco from reaching to peoples' hands. The World Health Organisation too holds events globally to get the message across to the global populace. Over the years the number of cancer patinets have seen a steep rise. Only a concerted team effort against the disease can trigger results.

Biopsy tops when it comes to detecting the cancer...

Pic. for representation purpose: Biopsy is considered to be the most feasible option for detecting the cancer, that too depends on the case. This simple procedure on occassions trns out to be a lengthy process involving long operations

Recent years cancer has entrenched among the populace it affects. A biopsy is a simple procedure which sometimes is extended to a prolonged operation. Undergoing the knife for cancerous cells is still considered a not-so-popular phenomenon among the affected.

Celebrities too succumb to the dreaded disease...

Pic. for representation only: Noted author Mala Sen who could not endure the fight against cancer died recently while she was under cure for the dreaded disease at the TATA Memorial Cancer Hospital in Mumbai. She has become another victim died while standing the fight.

Noted writer Mala Sen who brought the Phoolan Devi popularly known as Bandit Queen to the limelight has died. She lived in London before the death overpowered her fight against the Cancer. She lived in London and to seek cure for cancer, moved to Mumbai. But like many others who cannot defeat the death, she too succumbed and said the final adieu to the world.
A few years back model-turned-actress Lisa Ray too was diagnosed with cancer. But for Lisa, life has something more to offer. Lisa won the battle against cancer. The need of the hour is that people irrespective of their caste, creed or religion and above all the class should come forward to accelerate the fight against cancer. Unite and help mobilise the manpower and the resources to defeat the occurrence of cancer.

Breast Cancer risk could be reduced by Asian spice

Previous studies have found that postmenopausal women who have taken a combined estrogen and progestin hormone replacement therapy have increased their risk of developing progestin-accelerated breast tumors. Now, University of Missouri researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce the cancer risk for women after exposure to hormone replacement therapy.
source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/157462.php

Breast Cancer cases on the rise

Pic: for representation: Breast cancer instances are on the rise

Exercise can reduce the chances of attracting cancer

Pic. for representation purpose: A normal everyday two three kilometer walk can reduce the chances of getting cancer

Exercise keeps the blood circulation intact. It also reduces it to some extent. As a result, according to a new study, the chances of humans attracting Cancer reduces. It is highly recommended then that to avoid the occurence of cancer, a morning jog or an evening run can help avoid the cancer.

Exposure to plastic increases the Breast cancer chances

Pic. for representation purpose only: Researchers have concluded that exposure to the plastic use in day to day life increases the chnaces of women getting cancer. The chemicals found after a thorough study affect the normal cell growth in a woman's breasts.

Women cancer patients are more prone to trauma...

Pic. for representation purpose only: The number of female cancer patients has experienced steep rise over the years. Among them the breast cancer is rampant. Researchers have hinted that the abnormal sexual activities can be the fundamental cause of breast cancer

Indian alone has more than 2.5 million persons afflicted by Cancer. Out of these a large chunk of the affected are women who face social trauma in every sphere of life. Everyday as per an estimate more than five lac cancer patients die around the world ending the dreaded disease up at the top slot of the list of most killing diseases of the world.
Women are no exception. They are affected by the cancer of cervix and the mammary glands, two organs which play a very important part in reproduction and nursing a child after reproducing it respectively. The very basic function of a female is to reproduce which gets threatened due to the dreaded disease.
Mobilising resources can help the early detection of cancer, which later on requires proper funding; as most of the patients come from rural and poor background. Let's join hands and help the poor and enable them fight the cancer.

The rural India more susceptible to cancer...



Pic for representation: A recent study has concluded that smoking bidis is much more dangerous than smoking cigarettes. The rural population becomes much vulnerable to the dreaded disease, Cancer. Unfortunately there are not pro active oganisations active in the villages leaving the villagers without any proper guidence and cure.

 A recent study has revealed that the smoking bidis is more dangerous than smoking cigarettes. The study published in the recent issue of Mumbai based newspaper Daily News and Analysis explores the ill effects of bidis on humna health. The bidi smoking also affects drastically the passive smokers. Large chunk of the rural populace smokes bidis exposing them more to the dreaded disease. Urban areas have a number of organisations and NGOs working in the field of tobacco control. Unfortunately the rural areas don't have such groups which can help eradicate cancer by curbing the number of people smoking bidis 

Smoking continues spreading cancer unstoppingly....

Pic. for representaional purpose only: Global figures for the lung cancer are alarming. Huge population has been subjected to the trauma of surviving with the dreaded disease. Despite various drafts and policies formulated over the years, people dependent both menatlly and psychologically on tobacco have defied these norms. As a result the chances of rise in the number of cancer instances have gone up by manifold.

Through out the world cancer of the most vital respiratory organ has increased by manifold. With less responsible behaviour shown by tobacco inhalers (in many forms), the cancer instances have seen uprising and claimed millions of lives. Despite prohibitory guidelines the impact of anti-tobacco drive has not yielded much as far as the goal to eliminate the tobacco consumption is concerned. The Cancer Aid and Research Foundation in tandem with the financial assistance from the well-wishers and the donors has been working day in and day out to reach out with the message. CARF has used many media to spread the message against the tobacco use. Join the fight against Cancer so that our generation next is cancer free.

Let's take oath to shunn tobacco on World No Tobacco Day

The dreaded disease has affected more than 2.8 million people in India alone. To make the scenario worst, the instances of Head and Neck Cancer have seen a steep rise in the recent past too. The World Health Organisation has been active and exhorting through various media the masses to stop the use of tobacco.

Every year the last day of May is observed as World Anti Tobacco Day. Organisations saying no to tobacco use take it upon themselves the duty to prevent the people falling into the dreaded hands of cancer. Cancer Aid and Research Foundation works day in and day out to reach out to the masses, particularly the youth, entangled in the tobacco addiction. It is estimated that around the world the tobacco use has found more than 20 million people as its victims. In India alone the figure of tobacco victim exceeds the figure in any other country. More than 2.8 million tobacco users have become victim to the cancer. As per another estimate the number is rising sharply. Cancer Aid and Research Foundation has tied up with a few musical groups to hold an awareness-cum-musical event on May 31; World Anti Tobacco Day. CARF, the famous acronym for the NGO, appeals to the people, those who have been affected and those who want to help CARF in any capacity to join hands with the NGO. Come join us to stop the smoke reaching our homes so that our children are protected from it. Or wait till it evolves into a smog and hovers over our roofs endangering our very existence.

Another feather in CARF cap




Unending march towards upliftment: The proposed Ratnagiri Cancer Hospital and Research Centre. The state-of-the-art Rs 200 crore centre has been conceptualised by the patrons at CARF. Soon the Kokan region will have a hospital which will be started to take care of the needy cancer patients.

 

The CARF marches ahead. It has kept its journey on the move through unflinching support from the well wishers. Organisations or individuals dream huge. But, CARF unsurprisingly through its actions and successes has proven that dreams can be realised. That, the patrons at CARF who are poised to make history through their concerted efforts.

Art for Living



Veteran film producer Sajid Nadiadwala (r) poses at the lensman while having a tour around the art gallery at the Art for Loving, Paintings and Sculpture Exhibition 2011

Art for Living exhibition was organised by CARF in March this year. The exhibitiion aimed to raise funds through the painting sales. The proceeds of the exhibition has been diverted towards helping the poor cancer patints financially. The biggies from tinseltown bring together both a repute to themselves and huge publiciy to CARF humanitarian activities. This publicity  helps CARF strengthen the implementation of the cause. Celebrities time and again endorse our cause and participate in these fund-raisng events to show their solidarity. 

CARF welcomes the Laryngectomy Club in its fold

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 The Larynx cancer has seen a sharp rise in the number affected by it. This club intiated by CARF assisted from a well networked interaction with the CARF's Patinets Services Department has resolved to diminish the number of such incidences.



 CARF Laryngectomy Club assits needy poor cancer patients, particularly those who undergo Laryngectomy surgery, in many ways. This club was started keeping in mind facilitating treatment to the Larynx Cancer patients. The club boasts of a fully furnished, well stacked library with assorted books on Larynx Cancer. Besides, the club has a national advice helpline on valve related issues.

CARF has spent more than Rs 80 million in terms of Cancer aid

(From left) Secretary General Dr Rehan A Kazi, founder CARF Prof. A A Kazi, Maharashtra Public Health Minster Mr Suresh Shetty and our Trustee (extreme right) Dr Raj Tendulkar

Since its inception, CARF has managed to garner enough support from the donating community. CARF has spent more than Rs 80 million in terms of Cacer aid till 2010 fiscal. It also ensures total cancer aid reaches to the needy cancer patients in letter and spirit. At CARF, the number of patients aided financially and counselled has increased over the nine years, since 2001. With a paltry donation from the well wishers, CARF provided medical aid and monetary assistance to five patients; who were being treated at only one hospital then. In this year CARF received merely Rs 17, 500 in terms of funds. Gradually CARF saw a substantial increase in the number of patients plus the hospitals where they were being treated and the amount of money in terms of funds. By the end of 2010, CARF spent Rs 838, 83, 407, an amount more than Rs 8 million. With the number of patients which has increased by many times, the need to raise more funds has spurred CARF to look for new avenues, ie., to reach out to other well wishers. As a result, CARF appeals to the global community to donate and help bridge the gap in the funds collected and the number of cancer patients.

Where Art and philanthropy tread along the same path...




Art and philanthropy rub the shoulders: Kiran Shantaram son of  legendary filmmaker V Shantaram, receives a memento and a bouquet from CARF founder Prf. A A Kazi

  At CARF, people from every walk of life find an opprtunity or two to come out with their desire, to help the needy. CARF makes it sure that not a single stream of life is left unattended when it comes to drawing the personalities of fame to the venues. As, these personalities bring to CARF a publicity plus they themselves get the mileage; owing to the huge media coverage CARF receives duirng events it organises. Above all the motive CARF has been putting to practice doesn't need a much publicity attempts. As, by virtue of the goal CARF has set and the kind of work it's been doing, many are drawn to its doorsteps.
Over the years the biggies in the Art discipline including the Bollywood have shown their faith in its work. At CARF two great votaries of protection of rights, members of the artist and the philanthropist communities, have teamed up to further the cause. So be by our side, and help push forward the great cause...

CARF turns a decade old on June 20 this year



CARF founder Prof. A A Kazi, in jubilant mood, greets Mrs Rashida Kazi on the Art for Living innauguration day

 This year CARF turns a decade old. The achievements attained over the ten years hold great importance in the non profit. Gradually CARF has passed several milestones leaving behind the footprints which very few NGOs could hardly trail. At CARF's tenth Foundation Day, we look  forward to strenthening the non profit and boost its netwrok which is already a well connected lot. In the run up to the tenth Foundation Day, CARF plans guidelines and tries to form a team of CARF's own event managers. A few more weeks and CARF will trigger start the gradual mplementation of the plans and the guidelines leading us to the actual event; which is going to be held on June 20 this year. CARF seeks blessings of its well wishers to further the cause more optimally.

CARF Visitor: The who's who of the town

CARF trustee Dr Raj Tendulkar briefs Mr Rahul Shewale who is standing committe chairman at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Along with Dr Tendulkar, head of publication and publicity at CARF (r) Mrs Tabassum Khan can also been seen in the picture

CARF sees a number of visitors from the power corridors too. On his visit to the non profit, CARF trustee Dr Raj Tendulkar showed Mr Rahul Shewale around the CARF office. Mr Shewale, who is chairman of the standing committe at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, was briefed about the CARF and the field it  works in.

Spreading Awareness: Reaching out to the people with Cancer word



CARF  spreads awareness on World Cancer Day celebrated every year on February 04. Through the this special occassion, CARF helped by its employees and volunteers; attempts to spread the word about the dangers of Cancer. CARF also efforts to bring to the fore the dangers related to tobacco consumption.

 Every year, on World Cancer Day, CARF takes upon itself the responsibility to spread the word preventing people from tobacco consumption.

Flight of Fantasy: A sortie for cancer afflicted kids







Founder of CARF Prof. A A Kazi along with funnyman Cyrus Broacha. Behind Mr Kazi is our Trustee Dr Raj Tendulkar. Mr Broach attended the a recent event organised for poor cancer affected kids. These kids were taken onboard a flight for a trip. With Mr Broacha's presence the kids totally enjoyed the trip.

  CARF organised a sortie for kids affected by cancer. These kids were taken onboard a flight. The CARF leaves no stone unturned in order to help and entertain the cancer patients. As many as twenty such kids were taken to a joy flight.