Total Management of Cancer Since 1969
Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) is a non-profit organisation, established in 1969, that addresses cancer as a health problem through it’s distinctive philosophy of ‘Total Management of Cancer’. CPAA works side-by-side with the medical fraternity, focusing on activities encompassing Awareness, Early Detection, Support for treatment, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Research Studies and Advocacy. The primary concern of CPAA is to meet the needs of poor cancer patients who do not have access nor can afford cancer treatment. CPAA reaches out to patients from all walks of life in every possible way. With five decades of experience in cancer management, CPAA now mentors other health care organisations across India, based on this holistic philosophy and has offices in Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.
History:
In 1969, CPAA’s Founder Chairman and CEO, Mr Y. K. Sapru recognised the gaps in addressing cancer as a health problem in India and embarked on creating an appropriate framework for addressing those needs. What started off as a group of friends wanting to financially support a child afflicted by cancer, gradually grew to become the mammoth mission of Total Management of Cancer.
Vision:
To complement the work done by the medical fraternity, identifying the reasons that make cancer a bigger problem in India than it needs to be and creating long term solutions.
Mission:
To be an all-encompassing cancer help agency that works towards patient care, aid and assistance, awareness, early detection, rehabilitation and advocacy.
4,92,063
Individuals in schools, colleges, offices, factories and residential locations received pertinent information about cancer
4,56,858
Healthy individuals screened for cancer through screening camps and clinics
10,62,948
Cancer patients and their families received support
34,406
Patients and families rehabilitated
Awards
- Dr Noopur Khare (Director, Cancer Prevention Unit, CPAA) received an award for Outstanding Work in Precision Cancer Prevention of the Year at the Precision MedIndia Awards 2024.
- Dr. Noopur Khare (Director, Cancer Research & Prevention Unit, CPAA) was honored with the prestigious Maharashtra Gaurav award, known as Maharashtra Hirkarni, for her exceptional contributions to cancer research and prevention. This state-level accolade recognizes her excellence in both research work and spearheading the Eliminate Cervical Cancer program.
- Anita Peter (Executive Director, CPAA) received the prestigious Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar Award for her remarkable contributions to the society and demonstrating exceptional dedication towards the cause of cancer management and care.
- CPAA's Eliminating Cervical Cancer through HPV Vaccination Project was adjudged the 'Best CSR Project of the Year' pan-India at the 8th Paediatric Haematology Oncology Support Services Conference (PHOSSCON) held in Jammu in November 2024.
- Tata Memorial Hospital honoured CPAA for the unwavering dedication of its volunteer force, whose compassion and tireless service continue to bring comfort and support to countless patients and their families.
- Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) receives the Best NGO Leadership Award 2025 conferred by the World CSR Congress 18th February 2025 reaffirming its commitment to support cancer patients and driving impactful change through its initiatives.
- Manju Gupta, Executive Director of CPAA's Rehabilitation Center, was honored with the Shikshashree Samman 2024 by the Shikshadan Abhiyan Federation, in recognition of her outstanding contribution towards supporting cancer patients and their caregivers.
Testimonials
Ongoing Projects
Adopt a Patient
An innovative scheme between a donor and patient to ensure committed financial aid to needy patients with excellent prognosis.
Awareness Programs
Awareness lectures and Open Forum programs to spread awareness and reduce stigma related to cancer
Eliminate Cervical Cancer in India
Triple strategy for elimination of cervical cancer from India, comprising of Awareness, Screening by HPV testing and HPV Vaccination.
LATEST EVENTS
Events
No social organization can function on good intentions alone. Social and financial support are what make dreams and plans come to fruition.
Over the years, CPAA has brought on board prominent personalities from all walks of life – the arts, business, film and sports world to give of their time and talents to the various events CPAA organises.
While some of these are entertainment evenings, some are patient-oriented programmes that allow for first-hand interaction between patients and celebrities and some help spread awareness amongst various groups. Needless to say, these gestures give the healing process a tremendous impetus... even when prognosis is grim.
CPAA undertakes these ‘moments in the sun’ events with great ardour and passion. The organisation is well supported by the media and CPAA owes much thanks to the fourth estate for responding readily to the cause – be it awareness, fund-raising or advocacy.
