Cane UK

வடக்கு – கிழக்கு (இலங்கை) புற்றுநோய் உதவி

Helping with cancer care since 1992

வடக்கு – கிழக்கு (இலங்கை) புற்றுநோய் உதவி

Helping with cancer care since 1992

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About Us

Since its inception in 1993 – from its very humble beginning at a time of much political unrest and suffering – CANE today stands as true testimony to peoples’ unwavering dedication, generosity and commitment. CANE has made a real difference to the lives of thousands of patients and their families.

CANE Cancer Aid for North and East – Sri Lanka, is an organisation founded in the UK in 1993 became a UK registered charity in 1995. Our aim is to provide medical, financial and other assistance to cancer patients. Funds are collected through monthly subscriptions from members, voluntary contributions from well-wishers, till collections and through fund-raising events.

The association has, with the generous assistance of the people, continues sponsoring cancer diagnosis, providing palliative treatment. and continuing care for the neediest cancer patients from North East in Sri Lanka. Relevant accounts and details of beneficiaries can be made available on request.

CANE is always trying to look at cost effective service to cancer patients in their own homes. Now with the financial help from International Medical health Organization (IMHO ) Community based palliative care has been set up and it is up and running around the Jaffna district.

We appeal to you to contribute generously to this worthy cause, to alleviate the hardship of these patients.

CANE UK Committee members

  • Dr(Mrs) K.Arunasalam (Chairman)
  • Dr P.Thayalasekaran (Vice Chairman)
  • Mr Giri Wijeyasingham (Secretary)
  • Mr M.Sriragavan (Treasurer)
  • Mr K Divaharan
  • Dr J.Namasivayam (Advisor)
  • Mrs G Sooriyakumar
  • Mr M.Thangarajah
  • Mrs S.Thayalasekaran
  • Mr V.Sivasundaram
  • Mr K. Mahanandan(honorary)
  • Mrs R. Vaheesan

Branches

Jaffna

A UK trained Palliative Care Specialist Dr Meera Rajasekaran had initially trained the nursing and Medical staff of the CANE JAFFNA HOSPICE at its inception.

From Feb 2004 – Feb 2006 CANE’s home care team have successfully cared for nearly seventy (mostly terminal) cancer patients in their homes.
This service was terminated with the opening of our Hospice. We found that there was a need for a Home Care service again and a new Service was born in 2016 with funding from IMHO (USA). This is running successfully and over 360 patients have benefitted from this project.

Currently there are two Oncologists(Dr C.Rajasooriyar and Dr Indranath) working at Jaffna and Tellipalai hospitals, their work work has improved the health of the people. We work closely with them to provide a cohesive care. Dr Anusha Yogarajah from the Oncology team does regular ward rounds at the hospice.

CANE Jaffna Hospice Board of Management

  • Dr R.Surenthirakumaran (Chairman)
  • Dr A.J. Thanenthiran (Secretary)
  • Dr C. Surendran (Treasurer)
  • Dr P.Nachinarkinian
  • Dr T.Peranandarajah
  • Dr A. Aru Thirumurugan
  • Dr R.Chrishanthi
  • Dr G.Rajeev
  • Dr N.Parameswaran
  • Dr P.Thileepan
  • Dr S.Gowsigan
  • Dr S.Mathurakan
  • Mr S.Srivakeesan
  • Mr S.Krishnananthan
  • Mr M.Thiyagarajah
  • Mr P.Kamalanathan
  • Mr S.Kishokumar
  • Dr K.Arunasalam
  • Dr J.Namasivayam
  • Mr M.Thangarajah
More about Jaffna Hospice

Batticaloa

Cancer in Batticaloa, Trincomalee & surrounding areas

We support the Batticaloa Cancer Society, by funding in the following manner:

  • Biopsy and cancer diagnostic services through private laboratory services. Currently there is an inadequate pathology service to diagnose cancer at Batticaloa Hospital.
  • Nutritional support of cancer victims.
  • Transport to Treatment at Maharagama Cancer Hospital, Colombo. There is currently no facility to treat cancer patients at Batticaloa.
  • Providing financial assistance to poor patients.

Extracts from a recent presentation to CANE UK -by Dr Sayalolibawan, President, Batticaloa Cancer Society explains their activities:

Batticaloa Cancer Society

  • Re-organized in the year 2000 with a few members in order to launch an important project to help Cancer victims Currently most outstanding branch in Sri Lanka with over 200 members Carrying out 4 major projects for the benefit of poor cancer patients in the Ampara & B’Co districts, Was defunct after 1990 June for nearly a decade. Funded mainly by “CANE”- Cancer Aid North East – Based in London.
  • Also Receives donations from the public & well wishers.
  • CANE UK has been funding the project since 1999 January Remitted nearly Rs 3.5 million so far. Agreed to fund the 2nd project (nutrition) from August 2004 Prepared to help more when required.
  • TH Batticaloa does not have a Pathologist. Specimens are being sent to NHSL/CIM/MRI for histopathology.
  • Delay in getting the reports – causes a delay in diagnosis and treatment.
  • With the CFA Durdans Hospital(Private) collects specimens from various collecting centers and provides the reports in a week For poor pts the Batticaloa Cancer society pays for the private investigations.
    10 – 15 patients are being assisted through this project monthly.
  • Project started with funds donated by LTCC, then continued by “CANE” funds from 1999.
  • Commenced on 29th Sept 2000 with £ 1000 from CANE
  • Up to Dec 31st 2000 26 pts were assisted – Rs.51490
    Up to date 1199 pts have received financial assistance amounting to nearly Rs.1.98 million.
  • Male patients – earlier Rs.500, then Rs.600, and now Rs.750
    Female patients and children – earlier Rs 1000, then Rs.1200, and now Rs.1500.
  • Patients sent by ambulance – earlier Rs.300,and now Rs.500

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