Loved ones suffer just as much
— Sri Rajeshwari (Volunteer Counsellor) Raju, a software engineer, lost his father when he was only four years old. His mother raised him single-handedly with utmost difficulty and determination. Now, in her last stages of cancer, she was admitted to the hospital for palliative care. Being a family of just two, Raju was very close […]
My family knows I lived happily
— Sri Rajeshwari (Volunteer Counsellor) Rashmi was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer at the age of 46. She has two children, one studying in B.com final year and another son studying PUC 2nd year. I first met her when I was counselling voluntarily for the Cancer patients in palliative care. Months later, knowing the […]
A young couple that wouldn’t say “Die”
— Chaitra (Volunteer Counsellor) While on one of our weekly visits to a hospital in Bengaluru, we (a couple of ICS volunteers) happened to meet a young patient who had delivered her daughter just three months back and her caregiver husband. The couple was grappling with a number of concerns and were very happy to […]
Pain is the same in all languages – Alpa Dharamshi
Pain is the same in all languages and I have had the privilege to counsel patients in at least eight different languages at ESI hospital Rajajinagar, where I volunteer as part of the Emotional Support group of ICS. As a counselor I have reached out to patients who are complete strangers, but who have come […]
Inspiring fight against cancer – Mili Chakraborty
I always wanted to do something more than the regular role of a wife, mother or working woman. It was always my dream to give back to the society. Counseling was my passion. It became a reality with ICS’ emotional support group. I attended ICS’ cancer counseling workshop. It was a great experience which helped […]
How the residents of village Anagondahalli, Kolar surprised us with their<br>responses – Shashi Vijay
My wish to work as a social worker was fulfilled when I got the opportunity to volunteer for the cancer detection camps organised by ICS, Bengaluru. While I visited the camps and travelled through the villages of Kolar, Chitradurga, Kollegala, and so on, I realised how ignorant the people were about cancer and its effects. […]
Cancer Detection Camps, a learning ground – Kamlesh
Initially when I heard about the Cancer Detection Camps conducted by ICS, I was bit apprehensive about volunteering and contributing to this great cause. As time passed, I realized every camp was a great learning opportunity and an amazing experience. I get to meet people at different locations with a myriad of health issues. I […]
Awareness about cancer
Objective of this reduce instances of cancer by creating awareness that a third of cancer instances can be prevented by maintaining a healthy diet, healthy weight, regular physical activity and avoiding use of all forms of tobacco reduce mortality associated with cancer by creating awareness about early signs and symptoms associated with cancer in Karnataka. […]
Cancer Screening
Indian Cancer Society (ICS) will effectively use technology to provide scalability, and work towards identifying and implementing cost-effective solutions.This year we plan to automate registration, screening and suspect follow-up process specific to cancer screening camps. In addition, we will identify technology solutions that will help health workers in remote areas identify oral cancer/pre-cancer cases.We plan […]
Anti-Smoking Campaigns in Schools – Speaking Through Theatre
ICS, Indian Cancer Society, Bangalore has been a forerunner in launching campaigns for cancer awareness, cancer detection, and emotional support in Bangalore and Karnataka.
