IPCF Support Group Meeting - 14th September 2022
Dr.Manoj Tummala spoke about the prostate cancer screening and its current status. IPCF members attended the meeting and had a interactive session with Dr.Manoj Tummala about their doubts and problems. Atlast it all ended with the art of hand impression by our Prostate cancer warriors .
IPCF 9th Support Group Meeting - 15th February 2019
IPCF 9th Support group meeting was conducted @ Curi Hospital on 15th Feb, 2020. In this meeting Geriatric physiotherapy session was taken by Mr Harikrishnan (Physiotherapist) which was followed by Dr Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman talk on different types of treatments for prostate cancer. He spoke on a upcoming medical therapy for prostate cancer which is Theranostics. Support group members shared life experience and clear the doubts raised by the new members of the group. Overall it was a interactive session among the members.
IPCF 8th Support Group Meeting - 20th December 2019
IPCF 8th Support group meeting was conducted @ Curi Hospital on 20th December, 2019. Theme for this time meeting was CHRISTMAS and programme began with Christmas Carols sung by CURI staff. Audience enjoyed games like Tambola, Cups & Ball, Musical chair which was followed by Dr Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman talk on Urology, how to join hands to form a group and spread or create awareness on Prostate cancer among public., Prizes was distributed by CURI Chairman Dr P B Sivaraman to the winners of the day. It was a memorable day for Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation and participants had a fun filled activities along with red dress code.
Awareness programme on Prostate Cancer: Hotel Monotel, Kolkata - 17th November 2019
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in collaboration with Chennai Urology and Robotic Institute (Curi Hospital) organised an awareness programme on Prostate Cancer @ Hotel Monotel, Kolkata. The programme beginned with introduction about Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation (IPCF) and Chennai Urology and Robotics Institute (Curi Hospitalby Mrs.Gayathri Ananth, Managing director of Chennai Urology and Robotics Institute. Followed by Dr.Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman, Director, Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgery throwed lights on Prostate cancer, its early detection, how Robotic Surgery plays a role in improvement in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. He also discussed various modalities of treatment after surgery in Prostate Cancer. The event was successful and well attended by Dr.Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman patients and public @Kolkatta
IPCF 6th Support Group Meeting - 10th October 2019
On 10th October, Thursday, Indian prostate cancer foundation (IPCF) and The Dementia Care Foundation (TDCF), initiated the first ongoing Care Assistance Training Series (C.A.T.S) which focused on empowering caregivers with adequate practical training on caring for an Elder with Dementia. The speakers of the Care Assistance Training Series (C.A.T.S) were Ms.Poornima Rajan Poornima Rajan (Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist) who spoke about the Faces of Dementia. Mr. Murali Krishnan Murali Krishnan (Occupational Therapist) who spoke on Caring for Elders with Visual and Hearing Difficulties. Mrs . Reshma Aleem (Senior Registered Dietician) who spoke about the Dietary cares and challenges of Elders with Dementia. Mr. Sanjay Dattatri(Founder of Old is Gold Stores) spoke about coping with challenges of ageing - daily living aids and products for Elders. A very interesting talk about the Caregivers perspective by Mrs Sudha Meiyappan (Founder of Parivarthan for Parkinson's Foundation). The session ended with a talk on the Medical and Mental Health Checklist for caregivers to have keep in record by Madhumita Shankar The participants included Caregivers, nurses and staff from Nightingales Home Health Services, Unicare Home Nursing Services, Sirina Home Health Care, Radiant Home Health Care, Udhavi Foundation and members from Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Distinguished Gentleman's ride Chennai 2019
Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman addressing a crowd 1000 bikers in the Distinguished Gentleman Ride, where he raised awareness about Prostate Cancer.
IPCF 5th Support Group Meeting - 14th September 2019
Today IPCF 5th support group meeting was held at CURI hospital. This month we celebrated prostate health month and nutrition week. Audience enjoyed the programme followed by Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman's talk on prostate health. Our programme was end with prize distribution for Nutrition week and nursing day by the patients and care givers to the winners.
IPCF 4th Support Group Meeting - 17th August 2019
PCF 4th Support Group Meeting organized on 17th August 2019.The program was attended by prostate cancer patients, caregivers, well wishers and volunteers. Meeting started with fun games which involved training the brain ,followed by relaxation technique taught by our Psychologist Ms.Madhumita Shankar. It was followed by talk by Dr Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman on "Sexual Dysfunction & Prostate Cancer", consultant urologist and robotic surgeon Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman.Our meeting ended with question and answer session with Dr.Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman.
IPCF 3rd Support Group Meeting - 27th July 2019
Meeting started with meditation and followed by breathing exercise. Next session starts with physiotherapist where she educated about "Kegel exercise". It was followed by talk of Dr Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman on "Pre and Post treatment of prostate cancer". Our meeting ended with some fun games with our group members.
IPCF 2nd Support Group Meeting - 15th June 2019
The Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation (IPCF) support group's second meeting took place at CURI premises on Saturday, 15th June. The meeting started with some meditation and basic exercises. The topic of discussion was 'Incontinence' and Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman (Urologist & Robotic Surgeon) gave an engaging talk on the topic. Following this talk, the support group members had the opportunity to ask questions and get their doubts cleared. The members shared their experiences with each other. As father's day also falls on Sunday, the group commemorated father's day and engaged in a nostalgic and interactive game.
IPCF Support Group Inauguration - 11th May 2019
The Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation (IPCF) inaugurated it's prostate cancer support group on Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at the premises of Curi Hospital. Mrs. Swarnalatha J, founder trustee of Swarga Foundation, graced the occasion by giving an inspiring talk to the audience. The program was attended by over 80 people, which included prostate cancer patients, caregivers, well wishers and volunteers. There was a panel discussion which included senior urologist Dr. P.B Sivaraman, consultant oncologist Dr. Rejiv Rajendranath, radiation oncologist Dr. Rajendran. The panel discussion was moderated by consultant urologist and robotic surgeon Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman. The panel of doctors addressed the doubts and concerns of the audience and patients shared their story of how they overcame the disease and continue to fight. The support group will be meeting every month.
Management of Urology Problems in the Elderly- Chennai Urology and Robotics Institute - 29th January 2019
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation organised an Awareness camp on Management of Urology problems in the Elderly at Chennai Urology and Robotics Institute Pvt Ltd on 29th January 2019. There were about 80 senior citizens and our speakers were Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman and Prof. P.B. Sivaraman explained about the Urological problems, prostate cancer, prostate related diseases, symptoms and modalities of treatment. This was followed by an interactive session were the participants doubts and queries were answered patiently by Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman and Prof. P.B.Sivaraman. There was also a complimentary blood test(Renal profile and Blood sugar test) for all the interested participants. We thank everyone who helped us make this event a great success.
Medical Awareness Camp - Thermal Power Station on 5th January 2019
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with Rotary Club of Madras organized a Medical awareness camp at North Chennai Thermal power station on January 5th 2019 The awareness camp was a one day event and 100 participants attended the event. Dr.Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman addressed the gathering on prostate cancer, prostate related diseases, symptoms and the modalities of treatment. This was followed byan interactive session were the participants's doubts and queries were answered patiently by Dr. Ananthakrishnan. This interactive session helped the participants make an informed decision whether they would like themselves to be tested and the importance of early detection.Anderson Diagnostics was the diagnostic arm of Indian prostate cancer Foundation and did the PSA , blood test and urine analysis for the participants. We thank everyone who helped make this event a great success.
Distinguished Gentleman's ride Chennai 2018
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with the Motorcraft Madness Academy organized The Distingushied Gentleman's Ride on 14th October 2018. The ride started at 5.30 am at The Pheonix palladium, Velacherry and ended at ITC WelcomHotel Kences Palm Beach, Mahabalipuram in which around 800 riders participated. This event is held in 650 countries worldwide to spread awareness for men's health specifically prostate cancer.
A photowall was put up with all the riders photograph on it at ITC welcomhotel. The riders had to search for their photograph then sign and leave a message on about the event.
Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman addressed the the gathering on prostate cancer, prostate related diseases, symptoms and the modalities of treatment. We distributed free PSA ( Prostate Specific Antigen) test coupons. We thank all the participants who helped us spread awareness about prostate cancer to a large audience.
Medical Awareness Camp - TANGEDCO - October 6th 2018
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with Rotary Club of Madras organized a Medical awareness camp in TANGEDCO- Anna Salai on October 6th 2018. The awareness camp was a one day event and 100 participants attended the event. Dr.Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman addressed the audience on prostate cancer, prostate related diseases, symptoms and the modalities of treatment. This was followed by an interactive session were the participants's doubts and queries were answered patiently by Dr. Ananthakrishnan. This interactive session helped the participants make an informed decision whether they would like themselves to be tested and the importance of early detection.Anderson Diagnostics was the diagnostic arm of Indian prostate cancer Foundation and did the PSA , blood test and urine analysis for the participants. We thank everyone who helped make this event a great success.
Medical Awareness Camp - TANGEDCO - October 6th 2018
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with Rotary Club of Madras organized a Medical awareness camp in TANGEDCO- Anna Salai on October 6th 2018. The awareness camp was a one day event and 100 participants attended the event. Dr.Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman addressed the audience on prostate cancer, prostate related diseases, symptoms and the modalities of treatment. This was followed by an interactive session were the participants's doubts and queries were answered patiently by Dr. Ananthakrishnan. This interactive session helped the participants make an informed decision whether they would like themselves to be tested and the importance of early detection.Anderson Diagnostics was the diagnostic arm of Indian prostate cancer Foundation and did the PSA , blood test and urine analysis for the participants. We thank everyone who helped make this event a great success.
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - 07 October 2018
Join the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to spread awarness about Prostate Cancer led by Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Motor Madness Academy on October 7th 2018. The ride starts by 5.30 am at The Palladium, Velacherry and ends at ITC WelcomHotel Kences Palm Beach, Mahabalipuram The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia by Mark Hawwa. This event is held in 650 cities worldwide to spread awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and men's mental health.
Terry Fox Run - Rotary Club of Madras East - 09 September 2018
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with Rotary Club of Madras East participated in Terry Fox Run on September 9th held at Anna University, Guindy. We put up a stall and a set up photo booth to create awareness about Prostate Cancer and distributed GluconD energy drink for the participant's. We thank everyone for helping us to spread this message to a large audience.
CANCERATHON - Let's run for a cause - 25 February 2018
1000runners took part in the Cancerathon, a marathon organised by Patrician College for creating awareness about cancer. The run categories were 5km, 7km and 10kms starting from Patrician college - Elliot's Beach – Patrician college. We had a stall where the participants took photographs and they are uploaded to social media with "#isupport #prostate cancer awareness" for creating online support towards prostate cancer awareness.
We thank all the runners for their support towards our online awareness campaign.
Awareness Talk: ICON Clinical Research India Private Limited - November 2017
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation collaborated with ICON Clinical Research India Private Limited and created awareness about Prostate Cancer for the ICON employees. There were about 400 people urologist Dr. Ananthakrishnan explained about Prostate Cancer, its symptoms, early detection and the modalities of treatment.
The ICON conducted poster making competition for their employees and Dr.Ananthakrishnan gave away the winner and runner awards. This was followed by an interactive session where the participants's cleared their doubts and queries related to prostate cancer and disease.
Movember: The Man Company - November 2017
This November the man company has volunteered to create awareness and raise funds to support Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation. Join this movement to create awareness about prostate cancer and to fight against the dire disease of cancer by uploading a black and white filter selfie in your facebook or Instagram account.
Panel Discussion: Prostate Cancer Tumor Board - October 2017
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation collaborated with Dr.Reddy's laboratory and MUS and has organized a panel discussion on Prostate Cancer Tumor Board - Mapping evidence to practice. The Panelist for the session are Dr. M Manoharan, Dr. Sankar Srinivasan and Dr. Muthu Veeramani with Dr. Ananthakrishnan S as the moderator on 28th October 2017.
Awareness Talk : Sathyam Cinemas - September 2017
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation collaborated with SPI cinemas and created awareness about Prostate Cancer to the employees at Sathyam Theatre premises. There were about 60 people and our speaker Mr.Dinesh Kumar explained about Prostate Cancer, its symptoms, early detection and the modalities of treatment. This was followed by an interactive session where the participants's cleared their doubts and queries related to prostate cancer and disease.
Terry Fox Run: Rotary Club of Madras East - September 2017
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with Rotary Club of Madras East and participated in Terry Fox Run 2017, held at Anna University, Guindy Campus on 17th September 2017. We put up a stall to create awareness about prostate cancer and also gave free PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Test coupons. We thank the participants who helped us spread the message to a large audience.
Awareness Talk: Synergy Maritime Pvt Ltd - August 2017
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in collaboration with Synergy Maritime Pvt. Ltd organised an "Awareness Talk" addressed by Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman about Prostate Cancer, its symptoms, early detection and Robotic surgery as treatment modality.The employees have assured us to add PSA test to their master health check up in their organization.
This talk has enlightened the employees to spread a word about prostate cancer, also participate to save lives and fight the dire disease of cancer.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Program: Probus Club - May 2017
Prostate Cancer Awareness Program at Probus Club on May 27th, 11am at Russian Cultural Centre. "Know your prostate, clear your doubts, be aware. Early detection can cure prostate cancer."
Free Prostate Cancer Awareness Program: YMCA , Vepery - April 2017
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with YMCA , Vepery are hosting a free prostate cancer awareness program for the benefit of the public on Wednesday, 19th April at YMCA, Vepery, Ritherdon Road between 4pm - 6pm. Dr.Rajaram., I.A.S (Retd), Former Principal Secretary to the Government will be the chief guest. Urologist will speak about the disease, early detection methods and cure and will answer questions from the public. Use of Yoga in treatment of cancer will also be explained. To know more contact 94440 50823 or 96000 04747.
Poster Competition: Public Relations Society of India - February 2017
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with Public Relations Society of India is hosting an All India poster competition to create awareness about prostate cancer. The last date of entry is 20th February. The poster has to create awareness about prostate cancer. It has to be A3 size. If sent digitally it has to be in jpeg format sent to the address contest@ipcf.in or could be mailed to Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation office. To know more contact 97908 88540.
World Cancer Day 2017: Rotary Club of Madras East - February 2017
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with Rotary Club of Madras East in conjunction with World Cancer Day created awareness through different media in different parts of the city. Posters on prostate cancer awareness were put up in all Krishna Sweets outlets, Leo coffee outlets, Nalas Appakadai outlets,Odyssey book store, Gandhinagar Club, Naturals Saloon and Spa outlets, Maruthi Car showrooms, Ampa mall and in many other areas.
Awareness was created through radio by talk shows on Hello FM 106.4 and on Big FM 92.7 with RJ Giri. SPI cinemas in all their shows at every center carried an awareness video slide on prostate cancer before every show. Thus we reached out to the masses on importance of early detection of prostate cancer.
Artitude - January 2017
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation is very proud to associate with Artists Conclave, a creative outburst of emotions and ideas on canvas. Artists Conclave believes in collaboration with National and International artists, art societies and organisations worldwide to enrich and epitomise the SOUL of ART in any form.
Artitude 2017 is a fund raiser exhibition for Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation. Funds raised through this initiative will help fund the project - "Operation Prostate Cancer" to "Protect men who Protect Us", whereby IPCF will create awareness and free screening for veterans of the Armed Forces.
Even as slight drizzling chilled the atmosphere in Chennai,onlookers at Art Houz, art gallery were filled with ecstasy by the dexterous and artistic paintings and drawings by various artists of Artists Foundation Conclave. Occasion was a curtain raiser event for Artitude 2017, organized by Artists Conclave Foundation a group of artists along with Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation on 27th Jan 2017 at 6.30 pm to create awareness about prostate cancer among the public.
Ms.KalpanaYuvaraj, curator of the show welcomed the gathering and Mrs.Gayathiri Ananthakrishnan welcomed the chief guests. Ms Alexis wolff, acting Public Affairs Officer US Consulate General Chennai, inaugurated the event, Mrs.NeerjaMalik, Cancer counsellor, and Inspirational speaker spoke about the importance of early detection and encouraged everybody to carry the message. Dr.Ananthakrishnan, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon spoke about the activities of the foundation and how the funds collected would help the project, "Operation Prostate Cancer".
Paintings of 15 artists and sculptures were on display and were a visual treat to the eyes.
Festember, NIT Trichy - About Festember and No Shave November Initiative - November 2016
Festember is the inter college cultural, literary and arts extravaganza of NIT Trichy held in the month of September. We at festember have a social responsibility wing which aims in promoting social responsibility amongst the student community and giving back the best to the society we are brought up in. We have been organising many events along these lines on various backgroups like child education, health care, lost Indian art forms, swatch Bhatath, etc.
Keeping in mind our motto which is to reach out to wider sections of the society, we have ventured into campaigns which use our greatest boon, the online social media. Thinking along these lines, we came up with the idea of actually implementing No Shave November and spreading awareness about its essence and importance. We decided to collect money that will be used for shaving throughout November and donate them to the cancer foundation. Most of the members of Festember contributed towards this and we have raised upto 20K
Movember: The Man Company - November 2016
This Movember, We thank The Man Company and Bling Elements in supporting Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation to create awareness and joining the fight against prostate cancer. Together we can make a difference.
Poster(The Man Company) Poster(Bling Elements)
OPERATION PROSTATE CANCER: Protecting men who protect us - ECHS Polyclinic Nandambakkam - October 2016
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation is a NGO working to prevent needless suffering due to prostate cancer. We believe knowledge is the key to awareness and have been conducting awareness campaigns about prostate cancer in various forums in the community.
IPCF salutes the Indian Armed Forces and “Operation Prostate Cancer” to “Protect Men who Protect Us” is our signature project to create awareness and free screening among veterans and serving officers of the Armed Forces. We look at it as a long term project where we hope to reach out to all units in South India. We thank Col.Jayram, Director, Regional Centre, ECHS,Chennai for giving us the oppurtunity to start our first campaign among veterans in Tambaram, Avadi, Island Grounds and Nandambakkam units in association with the Regional Centre, ECHS ,Chennai. ECHS polyclinic at Military Hospital ,Nandambakkam was the venue for the campaign. Group Captain R.Nagaraj , Officer in Charge, ECHS polyclinic, Chennaihelped organize the camp in their premises and lent support for the smooth conduct of the programme. Registers were maintained at each ECHS polyclinic and posters were put up regarding the event one month before the date of the campaign.
The two day event had 106 veterans participating from Avadi, Tambaram, Island Grounds and Nandambakkamcentres. The first day (October 1st) comprised of the formal inaugural of the awareness campaign where Director, Regional Centre, ECHS, Col Jayram stressed on the importance of early detection of prostate cancer followed by an awareness talk by Dr.Ananthakrishnan, Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon. Dr.Ananthakrishnan spoke about the disease, symptoms, early detection methods(PSA blood test ), treatment modalities and how prostate cancer is curable if detected early. This was followed by first phase of screening for 96 participants as the others had their tests done recently and consulted with the urologist directly. The diagnostic tests done were Random blood sugar , urea, creatinine, PSA, haemoglobin and complete urine analysis.
On the second day (Oct 2nd) a team of 6 urologists conducted clinical examination (digital rectal examination) and consultation with the respective diagnostic test reports for the participants of the camp. Of the 94 patients who were examined , 6 patients were suspicious cases and was advised TRUS biopsy. 2 patients were identified as almost sure cases of Prostate cancer and were also suggested biopsy. The others were advised as per their symptoms and diagnostic reports. The patients were referred to their respective polyclinics.
The first phase of “Protecting Men who Protect Us” project helped create awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of early detection. It helped in detection of possible cases of prostate problems which would be very helpful for the patient. The veterans were very happy about the quality of the awareness and screening done. They were very thankful to Director, Regional Centre, ECHS, Col.Jayram and Group CaptainR.Nagaraj , Officer in Charge, ECHS Polyclinic, Chennai and staff for facilitating the awareness programme.( Feedback attached.)
Ex-Servicemen from the Ordinance Depot, Avadi requested that we conduct another awareness campaign for the benefit of veterans and ex-servicemen at their unit.
We hope with continued support from ECHS , Department of ESW and Ministry of Defencewe are able to reach out to more veterans and serving officers and prevent needless suffering due to prostate cancer.
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation salutes the Armed Forces and is grateful to have been given the oppurtunity to contribute towards ‘Nation Building’ .
Walk to Light: Marina Beach, Chennai - September 2016
On September 25th evening at 4.30 PM, we are organizing a short walk "Walk to Light" from Gandhi Statue to the Light house and illuminating the lighthouse at Marina Beach in blue to create awareness about prostate cancer. Director Ahathiyan will lead the walk. It will be a beautiful event and we request everyone to join us to show your support to prostate cancer awareness.
Keeping Friendships and Relationships Alive: Savera, Chennai - September 2016
IPCF has organized a breakfast event with a panel discussion on 'Keeping Friendships and Relationships Alive', between 8 AM - 10.30AM at Savera. The panelists are Ms.LakshmiRamakrishnan, Mr.AvisViswanathan, Ms.SrekalaBarath, Mr.T.N.Manoharan with Mr.RajaKrishnamoorthy.
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Poster Campaign - September 2016
We have collaborated with Sri Krishna Sweets and have done a poster campaign followed by an Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign on Sri Krishna Sweets Founder’s Day at 70 places in Chennai.
Awareness Program: TI Cycles - August 2016
We then collaborated with Murugappa group – TI Cycles, and conducted awareness program for the employees at Ambattur and Avadi units.
Father’s Day Event: Big Bazaar, Express Avenue , Chennai - June 2016
IPCF in collaboration with Big Bazaar, Express Avenue celebrated Father’s Day Event. We had a Signature Campaign , a photo session to cherish the moment and take home the message ' Prostate Cancer is curable if detected early" to their DAD’s. We also conducted an awareness program at Big Bazaar, Vadapalani.
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First Prostate Cancer Awareness Programme by IPCF - 20th & 21st February 2016 - AMKM Trust Hall, Gangadeeswarar Koil Street, Purasawalkam
The first prostate cancer awareness program organized by Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation in association with AMKM Jain Trust was a huge success. The awareness camp was a two day event. 82 participants attended the event on both days. On the first day , Dr.Ananthakrishnan addressed the audience on prostate cancer, prostate related diseases, symptoms and the modalities of treatment. This was followed by an interactive session where the participants's doubts and queries were answered patiently by Dr. Ananthakrishnan. This interative session helped the participants make an informed decision whether they would like themselves to be tested and the importance of early detection.
Anderson Diagnostics was the diagnostic arm of Indian prostate cancer Foundation and did the PSA , blood test and urine analysis for the participants. The next day, AMKM Jain Trust halls were indigenously converted to consultation suites for the examination of patients by the Urologists. Dr.P.B.Sivaraman, Dr.Kunal, Dr.Vinoth Kumar and Dr.Ananthakrishnan patiently examined all the patients along with their lab reports and advised them . Many were happy that their results were normal and that they had nothing o fear. We did detect some abnormalities and telltale signs of prostate cancer in 4 patients who were advised biopsy and how to deal with the disease and the treatment options. People were very happy with the awareness programme and the way in which it was conducted.Their feedbacks recieved are a testimonial to that.
Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation is grateful to Mr.Dharmichand of AMKM Jain Trust for helping us organize the event and for providing space, volunteers , great coffee and snacks at the event. We thank Mr.Jayakumar of Anderson Diagnostics for the highly professional manner in which the diagnostic part of the camp was taken care of and for their support to the cause. We thank our volunteers, Karthikeyan, Manoharan, Devagi, Raji, Saranya, Daffney, Elakiya and Niranjan who helped make this event a great success.
Launch of Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation (IPCF) - December 2015
Prostate Cancer is one of the common cancers affecting men and the sixth leading cause of cancer death among men worldwide. But awareness about prostate cancer is very low in India. The National Cancer registries and the Adyar Cancer Institute show an increase of 5% in the incidence of prostate cancer in Chennai and many other cities.
IPCF was started to prevent needless suffering due to prostate cancer. Across the world and in India, longevity has increased - while this is a welcome development, it has also brought with it increased vulnerability to the disease. There is thus a need for public awareness, early detection and appropriate management of prostate cancer. Urologists and thought leaders from different walks of life have joined hands to support and steer Indian Prostate Cancer Foundation to reach its goal.
The launch of this Foundation was held on 31st December at ITC Grand Chola. It was a beautiful gathering of doctors, prostate cancer survivors and people from different walks of life. One of the senior most urologists in India, Dr.Chinnaswamy inaugurated the Foundation, Dr.Radhakrishnan, Health secretary released the brochures and Chairman of Apollo group of Hospitals, Dr.P.C.Reddy launched the website.
The initiative was felicitated by a prostate cancer survivor, Dr.Subramanian from Nellore, Head of Vattikuti services India – Mr.GopalChakravarthy, Founder of Mohan Foundation – Dr.SunilShroff and Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ganga hospital, Coimbatore – Dr.S.RajaSabapathy.
Dr.S.Ananthakrishnan spoke about the ethos of IPCF, why it is important in India ,the goals of IPCF and how we hope to achieve them. He stressed on the importance of early detection and spoke about the PSA test (blood test) which can help detect cancer early when combined with an examination by the Urologist. Chief Executive, Mrs.Gayathri Ananthakrishnan proposed the vote of thanks.
SEPTEMBER 2015- PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH:
September 14 - 19
Students of Development Management, Madras School of Social Work, as part of their development practicum,developed awareness material for IPCF. They also conducted awareness talk in Panagal park for seniors. We would like to thank Prof.Jesuin John Bose, for coordinating this program.
22nd September 2015 at Rotary Club of Madras South
Dr.Ananthakrishnan spoke on prostate cancer, symptoms, early detection and Robotic surgery as a treatment modality
28th September 2015 at Loyola College
Students of Development Management, Madras School of Social Work, organized an awareness meeting at Loyala College, Chennai. Literature on prostate cancer was distributed and the need for testing amongst men over the age of 45 was emphasized. IPCF is thankful to Prof. Andrew Sesuaraj for coordinating the event.
29th September 2015 at TN Secretariat:
Government officials at Tamil Nadu Secretariat participated in an awareness program about prostate cancer. IPCF is thankful to Dr.Rajaram, Director, Tamil Development, Religious Endowment Board, Information Development, IAS for the opportunity and for printing pocket size booklets on prostate cancer to be distributed at awareness campaigns.
9th November 2015 at IIT Chennai
Indian prostate cancer foundation with the Department of Applied Mechanics discussed the role of robotics in the treatment of prostate cancer and the mechanics of the equipment.
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