Behind the Haze: A Case Study Approach to Treating Tobacco-Related Oral Lesions
Prof. (Dr.) Pawan Gupta
Founder at ICanCaRe - Tobacco Wellness Program | Sr. Director Surgical Oncology, Oncosurgery Expertise
2024.11.20 - IJCP - MEDTALK with Dr. Pawan Gupta
IJCP MEDTALK Session with Dr. Pawan Gupta
Event Details:
Topic: Behind the Haze: A Case Study Approach to Treating Tobacco-Related Oral Lesions
Date: November 20, 2024
Speaker: Dr. Pawan Gupta, M.Ch., Sr. Director MAX Healthcare & Founder, ICanCaRe Digitalised Tobacco Deaddiction Program
Moderator: Farzan
Summary of the Session:
The MEDTALK session, moderated by Farzan, was an enlightening and engaging discussion on the critical role of tobacco cessation in treating tobacco-related oral lesions.
Key Highlights:
Case Studies Presented: Dr. Pawan Gupta shared two impactful case studies demonstrating how tobacco cessation could save patients from invasive surgical interventions. Both cases involved patients who had been undergoing treatment for oral lesions for years with antioxidants and other therapies but showed no improvement due to the lack of emphasis on quitting tobacco.
Tobacco Cessation Insights:
Call to Action for Health Professionals: Dr. Pawan Gupta stressed that every healthcare provider must actively incorporate tobacco cessation into their practice to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of tobacco-related diseases.
ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Program:
Participant Engagement:
The session received an excellent response, with numerous attendees engaging in discussions and asking insightful questions about integrating tobacco cessation into clinical practice.
Conclusion and Recommendations:
The session successfully raised awareness about the importance of addressing tobacco use in patients with oral lesions and other related conditions. It reinforced the need for healthcare professionals to prioritize tobacco cessation and ensure patients receive the necessary guidance and support.
Next Steps:
Enroll Patients: Health professionals are encouraged to refer their patients to the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Program by calling 977-385-6664.
Ongoing Education: Sessions like this should continue to educate and empower healthcare providers to combat the tobacco epidemic effectively.
Acknowledgments:
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Pawan Gupta for his expertise and insights, and to Dr.Ankana and Farzan for moderating the session seamlessly.
Feel free to contact us for further information or support. Together, let’s work towards a tobacco-free future. support@icancare.com
LINK to the Video - YOU TUBE - https://www.youtube.com/live/txbG_NBkuHw?si=YH6rcDrLxZTdkgWS