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UGAM - Support Group of Childhood Cancer Survivors

Ugam is a voluntary support group which has been formed by Childhood Cancer Survivors from the After Completion of Therapy (ACT) clinic of Tata Memorial Hospital, inspired by the survivors from across the globe with whom they interacted during the International Society of Pediatric Oncology ( SIOP ) meeting in October 2007. Ugam was formally launched on 7th June 2009, first sunday of June celebrated as Cancer Survivors Day across the world..

UGAM means To Rise, underscoring the determination of childhood cancer survivors, to rise above all obstacles in life & be VICTORS. The dream of such a support group was seen by a childhood cancer survivor, Shobhit Kaushal, who was a budding & very talented painter-poet who unfortunately was overpowered by his disease. He held his first art exhibition in March 2009 while fighting a losing battle with cancer & succumbed a month later. Shobhit, through his courage and indomitable spirit, touched the lives of so many people during his own short life. He fought cancer on his terms, never giving up and was full of hope and a feisty spirit right till the end. He left behind legacy of his fighting spirit, and vision to start the support group that will help millions of childhood cancer survivors to build up their life from ground zero & live life like normal human beings UGAM is the youngest unit of the oldest& most prominent NGO , Indian Cancer Society ( ICS) under its survivorship programme. ICS has been involved in the crusade against cancer for more than 68 years and is recognized by the Indian Government as the premier Non Profit Organisation for cancer in the country.

Vision

  • To ensure that every childhood cancer survivor finds his/ her way to celebrate life after winning their battle with cancer.
  • To facilitate their life’s journey on the correct path & in the right direction.

Mission

  • Empowerment of young survivors
  • Helping children with cancer undergoing treatment
  • Social awareness and re-bonding with society
UGAM Newsletters

We are excited to be a part of PHOSSCON 2021

5th Pediatric Hematology Oncology Support Services Conference

Indian Cancer Society is inviting all the decision makers/management/leaders in Social Support Organizations, Social Workers, Survivors, Parents committed to social support, outreach, and treatment supportive care for a two day (10th and 11th December) virtual conference PHOSSCON (Pediatric Hematology Oncology Support Services Conference) organized on behalf of the PHO chapter of IAP along with the 24th annual PHOCON (Pediatric Hematology Oncology Conference).

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