ZUSTIN – SMOKE FREE FROM 40 to Zero in 15 days. ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Program at MAX Vaishali
ZUSTIN USE TO TAKE 40-50 Cigarettes per day for 15 years. Referred by Dr. Sharad Joshi, Pulmonologist to ORAL CARE & TOBACCO CESSATION CENTRE, at MAX Vaishali.
With ICanCaRe ‘ABCD’ of Tobacco Cessation Intervention he is completely Tobacco-free in 15 days. and continues to be free at 3 months. He is extremely happy and thanks the team at MAX – ICanCaRe ORAL CARE & TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM at MAX Vaishali for the excellent outcome.
ICanCaRe ‘ABCD’ TOBACCO CESSATION – HOW WE DO IT –
TOBACCO CESSATION IS EASY WHEN DONE MEDICALLY EVIDENCE-BASED ‘ABCD’ INTERVENTION –
A – ACTIVE MOTIVATION for TOBACCO CESSATION
B – BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTION and COMMITMENT
C – COMORBIDITY MANAGEMENT – managing associated diseases
D – DRUGS and MEDICATIONS. Specific medications for tobacco Cessation intervention are individualized as per addiction level and willpower index.
YES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO QUIT TOBACCO
CONTACT –
ORAL CARE AND TOBACCO CESSATION CENTRE at MAX INSTITUTE OF CANCER CARE TOWER 2, 6th Floor MAX – VAISHALI
#13th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists
On 15th September 2023, the 13th tutorial was conducted for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists.
Two cases were discussed
Dr. Mariya discussed her case of a chronic tobacco chewer for 40 years. The discussion was on how to manage this difficult case who has not been able to quit for more than 1 month.
Members present guided her to go turkey with the p[patient giving combination therapy. To follow the ABCD intervention mode and ensure WMACD compliance.
Dr. Anshika shared her experience of a patient who had successfully quit with her. He was an asthmatic patient on 40-50 cigarettes for 15 years. He went cold turkey and in 6 weeks’ time is completely tobacco-free and is on maintenance therapy now.
Dr. Nilam discussed wanted guidance for her case of a president of the union in her organization who is ready to quit.
What some members have to say –
Siddhi – Wonderful session wid both smoking and smokeless form, and both cold turkey and gradual cessation form. 👍👌
Abhishek – Thank you so much for the shares. There is a lot of learning. Thank you.
Rakesh – Thank you so much, it was a learning experience.
Kshipra – It was great learning, thank you. Thanks a lot, everyone.
ICanCaRe Academy Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists (CTCS) is a monthly program on the 15th, from 9-10 PM. We welcome our CTCS to present complex cases on tobacco cessation for discussion and finding solutions for successful quitting. Please contact Dr. Mariya, Dr Siddhi, or Dr. Monalee for cases for tutorials.
ICanCaRe Academy encourages you to take part in our monthly session and learn in-depth details about practical tobacco cessation through cases discussed here.
What can be more exciting than meeting the most dynamic MAYOR of India! Yes, I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Umesh Gautam, who has been recognized as the best, innovative, and dynamic Mayor of India. He has changed the city of Bareilly. Dr. Gautam is also the CHANCELLOR of INVERTIS University and PRESIDENT of the MISSION HOSPITAL. Present during the meeting was also his father Mr. K. K. Gautam, retired DSP of UP, a big personality in himself. I was introduced to Dr. Umesh by him.
Bareilly is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its strategic location as a connecting town to the Himalayan mountains and the Indo-Nepal border. Bareilly has a rich cultural heritage and a history of trade and commerce. As the gateway to the mountains, Bareilly is a rich business town. Dr. Umesh Gautam has brought an evident change in the entire city since his first election as MAYOR and was given a resounding victory for the second term. The roads, the sewerage system, water supply speak for his dedication to the city.
SENSITIZING About ICanCaRe – SAVE the Youth Campaign – I discussed my SAVE the Youth campaign for the menace of tobacco. The harms – First hand, Second hand, third hand, and more importantly the fourth hand. TOBACCO IS THE BIGGEST ENVIRONMENT HAZARD and the long-term harm to the soil, water, and air is irreversible. I suggested that BAREILLY under his leadership should be the model for a TOBACCO-free India. The meeting lasted for 2 hours, and he grasped each and every aspect of SAVE (SENSITIZATION, ASSISTANCE, VOLUNTEER CAPACITY BUILDING, and ENFORCEMENT) and how all aspect of society is affected and can be involved. He assured all help to ICanCaRe to promote the cause in Bareilly.
CANCER in Bareilly – Health is another issue that he wants to do more for the people of Bareilly and also the mountain area to which Bareilly is the lifeline. He said cancer is on the rise and people are not able to get the correct treatment. There is a need for ultramodern hospital facilities in the area.
Awareness, prevention, and Treatment are needed for the future and have to be worked upon.
I visited the University campus and was astonished by the huge classes, library, hostel facility, recreational and sports facilities, and the huge auditorium with 2000 sitting arrangements. The lush green campus with green buildings was testimony to the student and environment-friendly management.
Later, I visited the MISSION HOSPITAL and came to know that the hospital is almost 100 years old and built on 33 acres of land in the center of the city. It was the busiest center during the pandemic and saved many a life. It caters to people in Bareilly and adjoining areas including the Mountain connecting Nainital, Almora, etc.
It was a great feeling meeting and listening to Dr. Umesh Gautam. God Bless.
