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  • RACE to rein-in-cancer

    Cancer has become a menace in today’s world. In India mortality rate due to cancer is increasing day by day. Due to lack of knowledge about the disease and its treatment, the word itself creates FEAR in the minds of people. RACE2ric is a Non-Profit Organization working for the cause of cancer. The main objective of this organization is to educate people about the basic aspects of cancer, its myths, prevention etc. RACE2ric conducts Cancer Awareness Presentations (CAP), emphasizing on the Importance of Early Detection. The Trust provides Financial Aid to the needy cancer patients. Members of the Trust also counsel patients and their relatives, helping them to understand medical reports and treatment better, bridging the gap between the patient and the doctor.

  • Rita Banik on the left in a red dress and beige jacket with her husband on the right with a blue shirt and black jacket standing by the gate of a building and a garden in the background
    I Have Actually Forgotten My Pre-cancer Life
    Rita Banik, founder of RACE to Rein in Cancer has been living with cancer for more than 12 years. She reflects on her journey, the ups and downs and what keeps her going as the fear of relapse stays in the mind forever. The milestones and key incidents that come to mind Detected the breast lump in March 2006 Going for FNAC test was the hardest First reaction of relatives was that I was going to die The trauma of losing a breast came almost after a year of surgery First realization of what I…
  • A stock pic of a woman as a patient resting wearing a bandana on her head and her hand is being held by another person who is not visible in the pic
    Hair Loss Due To Chemotherapy Is Repairable
    Pranab Kumar Basu has turned a counsellor after being a full-time caregiver to his wife who was suffering from Cancer. He discusses his experiences of supporting cancer patients who are apprehensive about hair loss. In your experience, who suffer more hair loss after chemotherapy: men or women? Hair loss occurs in both men and women but in respect of volume women suffer more hair loss. For whom is it more traumatic: men or women? Is there an age profile that is affected more? It is more…
  • The Best Tips Come From Cancer Patients and Survivors
    The Best Tips Come From People Who Have Beaten Cancer
    This World Cancer Day, cancer survivors and PatientsEngage contributors share advice based on their lives experience on how best to deal with a cancer diagnosis. #WeCanICan #WorldCancerDay #WCD2018 What would you tell a person who just learned of their cancer diagnosis?’ 1. Dilip Kumar Mevada, Multiple myeloma survivor Cancer so what? You can overcome it. You have to accept and forgive that you have cancer.  If I can survive you can also survive. We are the luckiest human beings to have…
  • Cancer: The Roadmap for Tomorrow Depends on Early Detection
    Race to Rein-in-Cancer organised a Cancer Conference in New Delhi to focus on the need for early detection and to set the perspective right for Cancer prevention and treatment now and in the coming years. Race to Rein-in-cancer in collaboration with Indian Science Congress Association (Delhi Chapter) and Media India Centre for Research & Development organised an informative and well organised Oncology Conference at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on 18th November. A risk factor in the…
  • Yoga Eases Pain and Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
    According to a study being conducted by the Tata Memorial Centre in Mumbai, yoga has a positive impact on breast cancer survivors, especially in domains related to fatigue, emotional score, pain management, compliance to treatment and improves overall quality of life. An interview with Dr Nita Nair who led the study. The Department of Surgical Oncology, Breast Disease Management Group and Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) in Mumbai recently undertook a study on cancer and yoga. The study was led by…
  • Is Breast Cancer Infectious?
    Rita Banik, breast cancer survivor and founder of RACE to Rein-in-Cancer, had to face this and many painful falsities and misrepresentation during her treatment. She shares some of the hurtful things that people say.  This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she emphasizes the need to increase understanding about cancer in society and importance of early detection. Breast Cancer (BC) has become a dinner talk disease.  It has been predicted that if measures are not taken right away then by…
  • A tribute to Rashmi Kapoor
    Rita Banik, founder of Race to Rein in Cancer pays a touching tribute to her co-founder Rashmi Kapoor and how as she helplessly watched Rashmi die, she made a pledge to not let RACE die. Her memories continue to inspire Rita Banik.  Hoori Noorani of Pakistan pays a tribute to her friend and artist Ramesh K Pathik and Aslam Javed Siddique and Bhanu Pandey also chip in and share their memories of the last days of Posti Baba   
  • Cancer made me love myself with all the passion in my soul
    Moyna Sen, our editor reviews cancer survivor Geetha Paniker's book "When I Fell in Love with Life". Even as you read this beautiful review, you will feel emotional and want to read the book.    Geetha Paniker does not come across as a Cancer survivor. She, on the other hand, seems like someone who has not only conquered the dreaded ailment, but has, also, in the process, learnt the prized art of celebrating life. Even though she calls Cancer the Emperor of Maladies as…
  • My Love Story With the Creeping Crab
    By Geetha Paniker, a survivor of triple negative cancer with double mastectomy. A  believer of being positive against all odds who pens, all that the mind can reason with the heart. A teacher, turned home maker, she loves reading, writing and handicrafts.  As I look back on my journey of life, I realise that in May 2014, I celebrate my cancer anniversary (Cancerversary). It marks my survival despite the pain, pokes, discomforts, transformations and transmutations.…
  • Cancer Awareness Walkathon 2016
    Don't just sit back and watch someone struggle with cancer. Join this walkathon or pledge your support Breast Cancer Survivor Rita Banik and the Race to Rein in Cancer team.  Theme: To reduce the Impact of cancer on Individuals, Families and Communities  Date :  Sunday, February 7,  2016 From :  Orlem Church, Malad (W)  to  Ijmima Complex, Malad (W)  Interested participants may register by 27th January  2016  At 345 Ijmima Complex, 3rd Floor,…
But now I live in the atmosphere of cancer. According to the PET scan I am cancer free. I am cured. But cancer plays hide and seek in wunderkind ways. It is the sparkle of dirt at the bottom of the dustbin that never gets tossed. But I live in an…
PatientsEngage welcomes the members of RACE to rein-in cancer to this platform. We are convinced your experiences and discussions will benefit a lot of cancer patients, survivors and their family members. We look forward to this engagement and…
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