KDFCC’s primary aims are to raise cancer awareness and to teach people that early detection and proper screening can save lives. This is the third year that KDFCC has provided free breast and cervical cancer screening, free general medical check ups, and free or minimally priced medicine at our medical camps.

Our volunteers went door to door to reach 5045 women. They discussed the importance of breast cancer awareness, showed the female household members the SBE (self breast examination) procedure and gave them fliers detailing SBE steps. In addition, our volunteers discussed cervical cancer and taught that cancer risks can be reduced by proper screening. We conducted 7 seminars on the importance of proper screening of breast and cervical cancer. We conducted 10 medical and breast/cervical screening camps on a monthly basis, excepting the monsoon season. A total of 646 women were checked by gynecologists. BSE (Breast Self Exam) was performed on 448 women and CBE (Clinical Breast Exam) was performed on 18 women. 345 women were screened for cervical cancer. During cervical screening, colposcopy was done on 22 females. Biopsies were taken from 17 women, out of whom 6 were diagnosed with HPV positive, 2 were diagnosed with CIN I, 2 were diagnosed with CIN II, and 2 were diagnosed with CIN III. Our volunteers escorted these women to CNCI. There, these women were successfully treated by surgery and/or medicine where necessary. With the services of two general physicians, KDFCC also provided general checkups for villagers. A total of 1900 people, both male and female, adults and children, took advantage of these free checkups. In addition, our camps included a program to determine the blood sugar level of people while fasting. The purpose of this program is to make people aware that controlling blood sugar levels may help reduce the risk of health problems such as diabetes. We believe that keeping the community healthy will allow our campaign for cancer awareness to be fruitful. This year a total of 344 villagers had their blood sugar level checked.

During these medical/screening camps, 25 patients required pathological tests per doctor’s recommendation. KDFCC supported these patients getting the prescribed testing. KDFCC provided free medicine to 1805 patients, both gynecological and general. KDFCC supported 4 students from cancer victim families by supplying tuition fees, admission fees, and books. Also, for the surviving cancer patients, KDFCC provided monetary support for their treatment. We are proud of the children of our volunteers and neighbors who gave their time and effort to publish the third edition of ‘Dishari’, an educational news magazine focused on increasing cancer awareness. KDFCC held our annual rally in Gobindapur to raise cancer awareness and to educate people about the benefits of early detection and about the dangers of tobacco consumption. Approximately 500 people participated in the event.

On our Foundation day, March 7, KDFCC volunteers, their spouses and children gathered to discuss the importance of cancer awareness and early detection. Our neighbors also participated by sharing their views and learned how to take an active role in reducing the risk of cancer. Our members participated in a cultural performance. Like last year, KDFCC organized a debate competition in 4 high schools in the Langalberia region. The schools’ authorities and teachers provided help in organizing these debates. Students participated by debating the topic “cancer can be prevented through awareness”. Two winners from each school participated in the final debate round which was held during the first annual KDFCC fund raising function on Dec 27th, 2009 at the Surath Smriti Bidyamandir High School Campus.
 
KDFCC – Providing Treatment Support:

During the camp cancer screening process, some women were diagnosed with CIN I (mild dysplasia), CIN II (moderate dysplasia, a pre-cancerous condition), and CIN III (severe dysplasia in cervix). CIN III must be treated because it will most often develop into invasive cancer. Our volunteers accompanied these women to the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (Hospital). There, they were treated by surgery and medicine where applicable to success. Their biopsy results showed no evidence of malignancy. We were happy to give them our mental and financial support. Due to their BPL (Below Poverty Line) status, the hospital stay and the surgery were free. However, medicine was not, so KDFCC subsidized 80% of that cost, giving approximately Indian Rupees 15000.0. This subsidy amount changes depending on family income. Now these women are in remission and have returned to their normal lives, and have been advised to get screened for cervical cancer in two years.

​Although KDFCC is focused on breast and cervical cancer, we also support other type of cancer patients and their families. For example, KDFCC supported 9 cancer patients who suffer from cancers such as brain cancer, liver cancer, thyroid cancer, blood cancer. All of these patients are from underprivileged communities and are financially distressed. We strongly believe that in order to fight disease, families need help both monetarily and mentally so that they can maintain a good quality of life. KDFCC provides financial support based on the availability of funds. Accordingly, about Indian Rupees 69000.00 was given to these 9 cancer patients. The demand is huge but the supply of funds is little. KDFCC is putting lots of effort into raising funds so that we can support the cancer patients and their families. KDFCC has become a solid foundation, focused on fulfilling our mission to reduce suffering from cancer and other ailments, which could not happen without the help of our volunteers and the many esteemed individuals who have contributed their time and expertise for this cause