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= bcpbf - THE CANCER FOUNDATION = Cancer is a major threat worldwide; we in India are not immune. Like the rest of the world, it continues to be the second leading cause of mortality. The number of people diagnosed with cancer was 979,786 in 2010. The prevalence of cancer is established to be over 3 million in India, with more than 550,000 deaths every year. Support groups are doing a yeoman's service in trying to increase awareness and provide education and counseling. Our treatment centers are inundated and professionals grappling to provide optimal care. But the harsh reality is, that despite these facilities, a number of patients have no access to world-class treatment.

Science tries to keep abreast of infirmity. Global efforts towards research, technological advances, financial availability and concern for the afflicted, exhibit heterogeneity. The crux of the problem remains inadequate finances for developing multimodality treatment of acceptable standards and protocols.

This is what motivated a small group of professionals, patients and corporates to act, rather than just discuss the problem and set up bcpbf - THE CANCER FOUNDATION.

Founded by Dr. Sameer Kaul in September 2004, the BCPBF is an equal opportunity support organization which, in the interim, comprises of well-known medical professionals, financial experts, entrepreneurs, gutsy survivors and philanthropic members of the community. Its sole purpose is to financially benefit those who cannot afford the treatment and to increase knowledge among those unaware of the disease, by reaching out to them through its programmes like 'Knowledge at your doorstep' awareness camps, public lectures, seminars, corporate health checks and other such events. The foundation also aims to motivate the affluent strata of society to contribute towards the noble cause at fundraising events.

PRIMARY OBJECTS & AIMS OF THE bcpbf - THE CANCER FOUNDATION ARE:
To subsidize the mammoth cost of treatment of Cancer of needy and poor patients and raise funds for the same.

To help early detection of cancer and to raise funds for the said purpose.

To set up detection centers, hospitals, nuclear science and pathological labs and radiation/ chemotherapy centers in rural and urban areas for treatment of cancer patients and raise funds for the same

To convince pharmaceutical companies to provide drugs for cancer treatment at concession rate/free of charge for poor and needy patients

THE CORE GROUP COMPRISES OF:
President : Dr. Sameer Kaul is a cancer specialist of repute in the pan-Asian region with a grilling work schedule in New Delhi, INDIA, Mauritius, Ras-el-Khaima, UAE, and most importantly in Jammu & Srinagar state, INDIA. Hailing from the Srinagar Valley himself, Dr. Kaul heads the SURGICAL ONCOLOGY UNIT I comprising of six specialized experts and other junior consultants.

Treasure : Dr. Feroz Pasha is a renowned Sr. Consultant, Surgical Oncology at Apollo Cancer Institute with interest and experience in palliative care for breast cancer patients.

Gen. Secretary : Ms. Mridul Arora is a multi-dimensional professional with degrees in Literature,Textiles and Fashion, Computer aided designing. Her work involves business development, fund raising, organizing national & international medical conferences, free medical camps and medical, pharmaceutical and biotech corporate communications.

Members:
Dr. Shahin Nooryezdan is a Sr. Consultant and a plastic & reconstructive surgeon atlndraprastha Apollo Hospitals. He has done extensive work in post-cancer reconstructions, especially breast cancer. He is also an extremely skilled burns and micro-vascular surgeon and has helped save lives and successfully re-attach amputated limbs.

Dr. Deepali Kapoor is a Sr. Consultant, Clinical Psychologist and Counselor (Oncology)at lndraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. She specializes in palliative and end of life care, grief and bereavement counseling, Trauma Counseling, children with HIV (AlDS) also counsel for work related and personal problems.

Mr. Sumeet Nair is the Managing Director of lncube Fashion and is a founding member of the Fashion Foundation of India. He is the former Executive Director of Fashion Design Council of India and had been instrumental in the creation of the council as well as Fashion Week.