Newsletters Forthcoming Events   February 10, 2008 CanSupport’s Walk for Life On February 10th 2008, more than five thousand people will participate in the inaugural "Walk for Life with CanSupport”. This event will for the first time bring together local citizens, celebrities, politicians and members of the international community resident in Delhi on a common platform to express their solidarity against cancer. We invite you to become part of this unique event which aims to take giant strides against cancer. The Walk will focus on breast cancer this time as it has become the number one cancer for women in our metropolitan centres. Cancer is the 4th largest killer disease in India. There is a crucial need to sensitize people to its ever-present threat and to ensure that those who are diagnosed receive timely and appropriate medical and emotional support. Today, 80% of people diagnosed with cancer come too late for cure and have nowhere to turn for advice and supportive care when their treatments fail. It was in response to this need that CanSupport was founded in 1996. Today it provides information and hope and expert palliative care at no cost to the homes of cancer patients and their families living in Delhi and the NCR. We hope that the Walk will not only provide a platform for creating awareness about cancer but will also raise much needed funds for expanding CanSupport’s present programmes. You can help us by offering your time as a volunteer, by participating in the walk or by arranging sponsorships that will cover our costs and ensure that we reach our target. Sponsora will receive an attractive benefit package which will include wide exposure in the media and mention on all promotional materials and merchandise. We need you to help make this event a success and hope that you will walk with us to make a difference in the lives of those living with cancer. Click here to visit the Walk for Life website. Recent Events   November 24, 2007 Remembrance day On November 24th, 2007 a special memorial service was held in the lawns of the India International Center Annexe, Lodhi Estate, as is done every year. CanSupport’s ‘Remembrance Day’ celebrates the lives of our patients who may have passed on but whose memories remain forever in our hearts. Oct 06, 2007 World Hospice & Palliative Care Day CanSupport celebrated 'World Hospice & Palliative Care Day' on October 6, 2007. This year the day also coincided with the global musical event, 'Voices for Hospices', which is held every two years to raise awareness about the needs of people with advanced cancer. It also provides an opportunity to collect funds so that local palliative care units can provide much needed medical, nursing and emotional care to patients and their families. To mark this occasion one of India's most gifted and versatile vocalists Shri Channulal Mishra performed for CanSupport at Kamani Auditorium on the evening of October 6, 2007. Shri Channulal Mishra is known for his Indian classical and light classical music such as thumri, chaiti, kajri and dadra. The mesmerizing performance of the artist was greatly appreciated by a packed audience. In addition, a unifying poem from the Children's Hospice in Minsk was sung by students from Vasant Valley School in both English and Hindi. They were joined by a few children from the CanSupport day care. CanSupport was proud to have been part of this unique event for the fifth time. Aug 11, 2007 Celebrated actor and director, Naseeruddin Shah staged his play "Dear Liar" at the Kamani Auditorium. It was a ticketed show with the proceeds going to Cansupport. Feb 17-18, 2007 Since 2001, we have been organizing an Annual Foundation Course in Palliative Care together with IRCH with the intention of introducing medical professionals as well as nurses and counselors to palliative care. This is the only course of its kind in Delhi and is CME certified. While the focus is on patients with advanced cancer, the principles discussed are applicable to the care of all patients with advanced illnesses. The faculty for the course includes well-known specialists in the field from both home and abroad. Our Annual Foundation Course in Palliative Care was held on the 17th& 18th of February, 2007 at the India International Centre (Annexe). The course objectives were: * Provide knowledge and skills for pain and symptom control * Role of multidisciplinary team in Palliative Care * Teach communication skills * Skills to handle related psychosocial issues * Fundamentals and recent advances in Palliative care Feb 19, 2007 CanSupport organized a Course in Palliative Care for Volunteers and Social Workers. Volunteers and Social Workers from NGO’s participated in this event. It is the only course of its kind in Delhi and was an introduction to the emerging area of palliative care. The focus on this one-day course was on patients with advanced illness who need continuing care. The faculty included well-known specialists in the field from both home and abroad. It was held on Monday, the 19th of February 2007 from 9am to 5pm. The venue was: Conference Room No. 3, India International Centre Annexe, 40, Max Mueller Marg (Near Lodhi Gardens), New Delhi. Besides lectures, there were interactive group sessions. The course was practical and its objectives may be summarized as follows: To introduce the principles of palliative care to a group of volunteers and social workers working in the field To equip participants with knowledge and skills to improve pain and symptom control of those under their care To enable participants to improve their communication skills and learn how to handle difficult issues, such as breaking bad news To demonstrate the need and efficacy of multi-disciplinary teams in palliative care Feb. 20, 2007 The CanSupport Advanced Foundation Course in Palliative Care for Nurses was held on 20th February 2007, from 9am to 5.30pm, in Conference Room No. 3 of India International Centre Annexe, Max Mueller Marg, Near Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi. In this one day course the focus was on the special nursing needs of patients with advanced illnesses. The faculty included well known nursing specialists in palliative care from both home and abroad. Besides lectures, there were interactive group sessions coordinated by skilled facilitators. The course was practical, aiming to tackle the subject of palliative care in the Indian context. To summarize the course objectives: To further reinforce the principles of palliative care to a group of nurses To equip participants with knowledge and skills to improve pain and symptom control of patients under their care whether in the hospital or at home To enable participants to improve their communication skills and learn how to handle difficult issues, such as breaking bad news To demonstrate the need and efficacy of multi-disciplinary teams in palliative care