Mitra Sandesh

2026

May 2026

PREVENTING HEAD AND NECK CANCERS: Dr. Narayana Subramaniam )Lead Consultant, Head & Neck Surgery & Oncology, Aster Hospitals, Bangalore), in his webinar on Prevention of Head & Neck Cancers, emphasized that the Head & Neck cancers are preventable. He reiterated that awareness and good lifestyle habits are essential for preventing this cancer.

April 2026

HOLISTIC WELLNESS: Dr. Tapaswini Pradhan (Senior Consultant, Head and Neck Oncosurgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi) delivered an insightful webinar titled “Holistic Wellness Beyond Physical Self” emphasizing the importance of overall well-being beyond just physical health.

March 2026

CHILDHOOD CANCER: Dr. Anand KC Consultant and HoD, Paediatric Oncology and BMT, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Bengaluru addressed a webinar on Childhood Cancer as a part of the Swasth Mitra service.

Feb 2026

TARUNI MITRA HPV Vaccination Drive

Mitra CanCare performed HPV Vaccination And Cervical Cancer screening Chitradurga

We organised a HPV Vaccination Drive at Mahatma Vidyalaya, Muthanallur, Karnataka

Jan 2026

Abhivyanjana, Making A Difference: Mitra CanCare Foundation organized “Abhivyanjana Dec 2025”, a fundraiser event on Saturday, 20 December 2025. The Hamsanada Foundation presented “Breath of India” along with Shri Saitejas Chandrashekar and 13 exceptional budding Harmonica artists, accompanied by Amithraj and Band. Funds raised are used for cancer prevention programs and free HPV vaccinations for girls aged 9-14 years in rural schools.
2025

Jan 2025

Abhivyanjana, Making A Difference: Mitra CanCare Foundation presented its first “Abhivyanjana – Making a Difference” program on December 6, 2024.. The evening was a beautiful confluence of cultural heritage and a vital humanitarian
mission. The highlight of the event was a Bharatanatyam Margam performance by Ms. Pallavi Anand, organized to support fundraising for an HPV vaccination drive
aimed at combating cervical cancer.

2024

Nov 2024

Mitra CanCare Foundation, under its Taruni Mitra program, in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Bangalore, Indiranagar, successfully conducted a specialized awareness session titled “Women’s Health Awareness and Care”. Held at Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College, the event focused on empowering young women and faculty with critical knowledge regarding breast health. The keynote speaker, Dr Soumya Holla, Senior Breast Cancer Surgeon and Director of the Holla Breast Centre, delivered an insightful talk on early detection and preventive care.

Oct 2024

The Mitra CanCare Foundation, in collaboration with the Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore Blossoms, hosted an impactful health awareness session titled “Attention to Prevention” under Taruni Mitra Program. Held on September 24th, 2024, at Sri Yogeshwarananda Eng. Primary & High School in Halasuru, the event featured Dr. Suneetha N, a distinguished Radiation Oncologist from the Aster Group of Institutions.

July 2024

  • YOGA FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS by Dr. Mayur V Kaku, Yogic Neurosurgeon MBBS, MCh (Neurosurgery), Brain and Spine Surgeon, Senior Consultant Neurosurgery, HoD Yoga and Neuroscience, PES Medical College, Kuppam & Dr. Sowmyashree Mayur Kaku, PhD in clinical neurosciences and child and adolescent psychiatry
  • PRIMUM NON NOCERE : FIRST, DO NO HARM. (THEN, SEE IF YOU CAN HELP!) by Dr. Swaroop, MD radiation oncology, DM medical oncology, MRCP SCE medical oncology

June 2024

  • CHILDHOOD CANCER – HOW TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG WARRIORS by Dr. Rasmi Palassery, Consultant Medical Oncology, Ramiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru
  • GENETIC ASSESSMENT IN CANCER: PANDORA’S BOX OR HOLY GRAIL by Dr. Swaroop, MD radiation oncology, DM medical oncology, MRCP SCE medical oncology

May 2024

  • CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT & RELIEF – WITHOUT SURGERY by Dr. Raghavendra Ramanjulu, MBBS, MD, DNB, Lead Consultant – Palliative Medicine & Rehabilitation -Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
  • SAILING ON DARK ROCKY SEAS WITHOUT LIGHTHOUSES– LIFE AFTER A RARE CANCER DIAGNOSIS by Dr. Swaroop

April 2024

  • Tarangini 2024: Performing Arts for a Cause
  • METASTATIC CANCER AS A CHRONIC DISEASE: ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVES AND STRATEGIES by Dr. Swaroop

March 2024

  • World Cancer Day 2024 – IN CONVERSATION WITH VEER MITRAS by Dr. Jyothsna Rao, PhD Biotechnology Research Director – iCrest Academy
  • FINANCIAL TOXICITY ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER CARE by Dr. Swaroop

Feb 2024

  • CAN LIFESTYLE CHANGES PREVENT CANCER? by Dr. Vaishnavi Joshi, MBBS, MD, DNB, MRCP(SCE) (UK)
  • CANCER SURVIVORSHIP IN INDIA: NAVIGATING CHALLENGES AND EMBRACING HOPE by Dr. Swaroop

Jan 2024

  • “Towards’ a Holistic Thinking – Health & Wellness from a whole new perspective” by Dr. Jyothsna Rao, PhD Biotechnology
  • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Embracing Innovation, RevolutionizingCancer Treatment
2023

Dec 2023

  • Is Liver Disease Preventable? by Dr. Naresh Bhat, MD, DM, Gastroenterology, Chief of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Aster CMI Hospital,
  • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Navigating Chemotherapy

Nov 2023

  • AWARENESS & PREVENTION OF COMMON CANCER IN WOMEN by Dr. Suneetha Radiation Oncologist , Aster group of institutions
  • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Liver cancer: Silent yet deadly

Oct 2023

  • Cancer Prevention & Reversal Through Holistic Aahara, Vihara & Vichara by Dr. Gauri Rokkam, M.Sc. (Food & Nutrition), Ph.D. (Yoga & Life Sciences), Holistic Nutritionist
  • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on BREAST CANCER : KNOWLEDGE =EMPOWERMENT

Sep 2023

  • EARLY DETECTION IS THE BEST PROTECTION By Dr. Joshna Naidu B M, MBBS, MS ENT, FHNO(RGUHS) FHNO(RCS,UK), Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Oncosurgeon
  • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Unmasking Blood Cancers: Knowledge is Empowerment

July 2023

  • The Healing Power of Yoga by Dr. Mayur V Kaku, Yogic Neurosurgeon .MBBS, MCh (Neurosurgery), Brain and Spine Surgeon,Senior Consultant Neurosurgery, HoD Yoga and Neuroscience, PES Medical College, Kuppam
  • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Sarcoma and Bone Cancer

June 2023

  • Complementary & Alternative Medicines (CAM) vs Integrative Medicine in Cancer Management by Dr. Raghavendra Rao
  • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Brain Cancer

May 2023

  • Thyroid disorder awareness by Dr. R.P Deo, Consultant Onco Surgeon, Head & Neck Oncologist
  • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Urinary bladder cancer

    April 2023

    • Make a Difference with Colon Cancer Awareness by Dr. Narasimhaiah Srinivasaiah
    • Update on Women’s Day – Women Wellness and Awareness Program
    • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Head & Neck Cancer

    Mar 2023

    • World Cancer day – In Conversation with Veer Mitras – Dr Nalini Rao, Radiation Oncology Consultant
    • Inytrenation Childhood Cancer Day
    • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Colorectal Cancer

    Feb 2023

    • Update on “Tarangini 2023”
    • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Cervical Cancer

      Jan 2023

      • “Kick cancer Before it kicks you : Tips to reach the Finals” by Dr . Prabhu Nesargikar
      • Dr. Swaroop’s Corner on Gastric Cancer
      2022

      Dec 2022

      • “How to Prevent Lung Cancer” by dr Radheshyam Naik
      • Dr. Lata’s corner on Change of Voice

      Nov 2022

      • Breast Cancer Awareness contact program by Dr. Soumya Holla
      • Dr. Lata’s corner on Blood in stools

      Oct 2022

      • “Women & Wellness” by Dr. Rani Bhat
      • Taruni Mitra launch
      • Dr. Lata’s corner on Breast Inspection

      Sep 2022

      • “Maintaining Health in Metros” by Dr. Mayur Vinaykumar Kaku
      • Health is Wealth
      • Dr. Lata’s corner on Diarrhoea and Constipation

      Aug 2022

      • Interactive session with Dr. R P Deo on Cancer and Common Man
      • Launch of Multi-lingual website
      • Dr. Lata’s corner on headache

      July 2022

      • Interactive session with Dr. Tapaswini Pradan on Prevention of Cancer
      • Messages for International Yoga from Dr. Raghavandra Rao
      • Dr. Lata’s corner on mouth ulcer