FREEDOM FROM PAIN - CELEBRATION OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH CANCER PATIENTS

Dear friends, From the time of its inception, DNipCare (Delhite’s National Initiative in Palliative Care) traversed little, but surely many miles to go. However, now on 15th August 2012, when its 4th anniversary coincides with the 65th Indian Independence Day marking freedom from bondages, we feel we are yet to ensure complete freedom from the tentacles of pain for the ailing long term, bedridden, terminally ill patients including Cancer Patients. Festivals and festivities are taboo to the cancer patients when entangled in the Chemo, Radio therapies and surgeries mingled with the advent of emotional isolation combined with deteriorating physical conditions and demoralizing mental agonies. Realizing the scenario and , we, the volunteers of DNipCare have always tried to be sensitive to the perils of the cancer patients and to provide solace, succor and quality in their lives. As a sequel to our last two years programs, we will be celebrating Independence Day on 15th August 2012 also with the ailing cancer patients admitted in Delhi State Cancer Institute and in its adjacent Sir Soba Singh Dharamshala. People from all walks of life are expected to participate in this programme. On this occssion we, the volunteers of DNipCare cordially invite you to be part of our humanitarian care by marking your valuable presence and exchanging pleasantries with these ailing patients and their care givers. Details of the programme are as under: Programme: Time & Date Venue Celebration of Indian Independence Day with Cancer patients under theme “Freedom from Pain Campaign” 11.30 AM 15.08.2012 Delhi State Cancer Institute, GTB Hospital Complex, Dilshad Garden, Delhi With warm regards, (KV Hamza) General Secretary 9891008356 www.dnipcare.org

KMCC Delhi's first Social Service Award for Palliative Care Mission in Delhi under DNipCare

An Honour and Responsibility for us, the Volunteers of DNipCare, for better performance

KMCC Delhi has decided to give it first social services award to Mr. K.V. Hamza, the Founder General Secretary of DNipCare Pain & Palliative Care initiative. KMCC has constituted this award for recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations working in the fields of health, education, and community services.

Mr. K.V. Hamza has registered his presence by his committed work in the field of palliative care through DNipCare initiative in Delhi. He has given new lessons to Delhi in the field of Palliative care as DNipcare is the first full-fledged organization completely dedicated to Palliative care in Delhi. The organization has a wide network of volunteers from different walks of life from students to civil servants. Mr Hamza has been instrumental in spreading the noble message of humanity by taking care of bed ridden and socially isolated patients across Delhi and its surroundings. 

The award will be presented by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Sheila Dixit on 08th August 2012 at Panakkad Syed Mohamed Ali Shihab Thangal commemorative function at India Islamic culture Centre, New Delhi.

 KMCC DELHI

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New Delhi-110001, India

Tel: 011-23340398
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Email: kmccdelhi@gmail.com

How Palliative Care can Help Cancer Patients

For cancer patients with symptomatic illnesses, palliative therapies can be just as important as potentially curative treatments.   Although palliative therapies are not used to shrink the tumors, they do help patients control or even eliminate their symptoms and maintain their quality of life throughout treatment.

Palliative care can incorporate a number of unique techniques. These include:

• ·         Traditional treatments such as radiation therapy or minor surgery
• ·         Palliative-only options such as respiratory therapy or pain medications
• ·         Alternative therapies such as acupuncture, yoga or massage therapy.

Patients can benefit from these therapies at any point during their treatment.   Often,  doctors begin prescribing these therapies immediately after diagnosis and continue using them throughout the patient’s entire course of treatment.

When doctors prescribe patients palliative therapies, it does not mean that the patient has no chance of achieving remission.  In fact, palliative therapies are often used alongside potentially curative therapies.   However, when the risks of traditional treatment outweigh the prospective benefits, patients may opt out of the more aggressive curative treatments and rely solely on palliative care.

Some palliative therapies – such as radiotherapy and surgery – can cause patients to experience significant side effects.  However, most palliative treatments have low risks for complications. 

Patients can obtain palliative care through several venues.  Hospitals and cancer centers often provide these treatments on-site, while in-home caregivers and hospice services can provide these treatments in the patient’s own house.

What Palliative Therapies can Do for Cancer Patients

Overall, Palliative therapies are intended to improve a patient’s quality of life after a cancer diagnosis.

Palliative care can address several different cancer-related complications.  These conditions can be mental, such as stress or mild depression, or they can be physical, like pain or difficulty breathing.  Palliative therapies can address cachexia, weight loss and fatigue; they can also help manage nausea, diarrhea and other side effects of therapy.

Author bio: Faith Franz researches and writes about health-related issues for The Mesothelioma Center. One of her focuses is living with cancer.

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