Ravi Mehrotra, MD

2/4: Tuesday Thoughts: Early detection is important and saves lives. Whether it’s routine screenings, listening to your body, or checking in on your mental health, catching things early makes all the difference. Don't put off what you can check today until tomorrow. What’s one healthy habit you’re prioritizing this week? #TuesdayThoughts #HealthFirst #Wellness #EarlyDetection

1/4 Monday musings: While changing lifestyle choices can be challenging, focusing on the "low-hanging fruits" of cancer prevention makes a massive impact. From tobacco control and HPV vaccination to maintaining a healthy diet and reducing harmful exposures, prevention truly is the first step. @chipfoundation What lifestyle change do you think is the hardest to adopt, but worth the effort? #CancerPrevention #PublicHealth #HealthyLifestyle #PreventionSavesLives

The developing world’s cancer burden: practical solutions needed , not just statistics. The way forward requires action across the entire cancer care continuum: Prevent: Control tobacco use and expand HPV vaccination. Detect early: Build awareness, expand evidence-based screening, and speed diagnosis. Make treatment affordable: Stronger public coverage, transparent pricing and access to essential medicines. Bring care closer: Strengthen district services and referral networks. Support beyond treatment: Rehabilitation, palliative care, mental-health support and survivorship plans. Cancer care must be timely, affordable and continuous, not a financial crisis for families. What should we prioritise first? Join the conversation. #CancerCare #CancerControl #PublicHealth #India

Not many people know that life beyond cancer is about more than follow-up visits. It means continued care, emotional support, rehabilitation, healthy living and staying connected. Every survivor deserves the support to live well, not just longer. What are your thoughts on this? #CancerSurvivorship #CancerCare #LifeBeyondCancer #India

Wednesday Myth Buster | Survivor’s Solitude, Voices of Support MYTH: Once cancer treatment ends, survivors can return to normal life. REALITY: After treatment, survivors may face ongoing health concerns, workplace barriers, emotional distress, and isolation. They need support—not just sympathy. Cancer survivorship is about more than surviving. It’s about living with dignity, confidence, and connection. Let’s make cancer survivor support programs a priority in hospitals, workplaces, and communities. Share this post and help amplify survivors’ voices. #MondayMythBuster #CancerSurvivorship #CancerCare #SurvivorSupport.