Indian Cancer Society

Indian Cancer Society is a non-government, non-profit, national organization for awareness, detection, and providing cure and treatment for cancer patients in India.

Indian Cancer Society
Formation1951 (1951)
FounderDarab Jehangir Jussawala and Naval Tata
TypeNon-governmental organization
Region
India

It was established in 1951 at the initiative of Naval Tata with noted oncologist, Dr. D.J. Jussawalla and as India's first voluntary, non-profit, national organization for awareness, detection, and providing cure and treatment for cancer patients in India.[1]

Indian Cancer Society is a pioneer institution in fighting cancer across India. The facilities with head office in Mumbai was established in 1951 and a branch in Delhi was set up in 1983 at behest of K. K. Mehta. Many noted personalities, corporate and charitable trust like Sir Ratan Tata Trust, A. H. Wadia Trust, Pirojsha Godrej Foundation are associated with organization to fund its activities to provide treatment and rehabilitation to cancer patients at minimum cost.[2] It is associated with Tata Memorial Hospital, which is considered as one of the best cancer hospitals in India providing treatment and rehabilitation programs for cancer survivors.[3] They also do research and publish data on types of cancer patients in India.[4][5][6]

References
  1. Indian Cancer Society
  2. Supports and Partners
  3. "Cancer patients ride high on horse therapy at Mahalaxmi Race Course". Asian Age. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  4. "Cancers of liver, pancreas, gall bladder rose in Mumbai in". Business Standard. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  5. "Awareness and early detection of breast cancer can reduce the need for chemotherapy". Hindustan Times. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  6. Molshree (2019-02-05). "ICS launches campaign for early detection of cancer in women". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
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