Indian Cancer Society was established in 1951 by Dr. D.J. Jussawalla and Mr. Naval Tata as India’s first voluntary, non-profit, national organization for Awareness, Screening, Cure and Survivorship of those affected with this disease.

Indian Cancer Society – Delhi Branch has been doing sterling work in fighting cancer across Delhi NCR. It has been and continues to be the beacon of hope for thousands of our poor cancer affected brethren with it tagline “The Conquest of Cancer by Choice; not Chance”. The extent of help required is phenomenal. The society is entirely dependent on public support for its various activities including for financing the treatment and rehabilitation of cancer patients and for spreading the cancer awareness of its early detection.

Activities

• Creating nationwide awareness of cancer, tobacco as a risk factors, survivorship, and encouraging regular checkups for early detection increasing the chances of cure and economic burden of treatment in an advanced stage.(Awareness outreach - about 4 million in one year)

• Providing for the early detection of cancer through cancer screening centers and mobile cancer screening camps across Delhi NCR, for the underprivileged. (Screened more than 2.25 lakh individuals since 1984)

• Providing funds for the treatment of cancer for underprivileged cancer patients through 17 empanelled hospital (More than 2500 patients supported since 1991)

• Providing support during and after treatment to underprivileged cancer patients through accommodation, rehabilitation, and survivor support groups. (More than 11000 'Bras and Prostheses' have been distributed to the needy).