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Cancer Awareness
Clear, simple information that helps communities understand cancer, replace fear with facts and ask better questions.
Learn moreBihar Cancer Care Organisation
Awareness first. Support always.
Early detection begins with awareness, and awareness begins with conversation. BCCO helps the people of Bihar understand cancer, notice the signs early, and find steady, compassionate support — for patients and the families beside them.
- Free, confidential guidance
- Awareness in local language
- Families supported, always
Care • Hope • LifeOur promise to every family
500+People Supported
150+Awareness Initiatives
75+Communities Reached
300+Active Volunteers
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Care • Hope • Life
About BCCO
Making cancer care easier to understand, access and navigate.
A cancer diagnosis changes everything — not just for one person, but for an entire family. In Bihar, too many people face that moment with more questions than answers: Which doctor? What tests? What next? Where to turn?
Bihar Cancer Care Organisation exists for exactly that moment. We turn fear into information, confusion into direction, and isolation into community — so that every family can move forward, one supported step at a time.
- Awareness, before and after diagnosis
- Guidance families can trust
- Navigation, one step at a time
- Support for the whole family
Our Initiatives
How we can help.
Six quiet, practical ways BCCO stands with patients, families and communities across Bihar.
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Patient Guidance
Helping patients and families understand what lies ahead and what to ask — so every consultation counts.
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Care Navigation
Support in finding and reaching the right doctors, centres and services — one carefully planned step at a time.
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Screening Awareness
Encouraging timely check-ups and open conversations that make early attention a normal community habit.
Learn moreHow BCCO Works
Your journey, supported at every step.
From the first question to life beyond treatment, BCCO walks the path beside you.
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Understand
Simple, reliable information that helps you make sense of what you're facing.
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Connect
Reach BCCO by phone, message or in person — a real person always responds.
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Navigate
We help you find the right doctors, centres and next steps for your situation.
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Support
Guidance, counselling and community — for patients and the families beside them.
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Move Forward
Ongoing encouragement and follow-through, so no one stops mid-journey.
Know Your Cancer
Know the signs. Ask early.
Eight warning signs, plain-language guides on cancer types, risk and prevention, and everything you need to hold a calm, informed conversation with a doctor.
Media & News
Latest updates, field stories
& video highlights.
Follow BCCO's journey across Bihar through news articles, press coverage, event captures, photo galleries, and video guides.
News
BCCO Expands Rural Cancer Awareness Drives Across North Bihar
Field coordinators and volunteer teams launch grassroots awareness sessions focusing on symptom recognition and prompt medical consultation.
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Media Coverage
State Dailies Feature BCCO Toll-Free Patient Helpline
Leading publications highlight BCCO's confidential guidance initiative, helping families connect with verified oncology specialists.
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Event Highlight
State Health Conclave: Perspectives on Early Cancer Detection
BCCO representatives present community findings on diagnostic delays in tier-2 and tier-3 districts of Bihar.
Event Recap
Photo Gallery
Glimpses from the Field: Awareness Camp in Muzaffarpur
A visual documentary capturing local families, community volunteers and health workers participating in early detection discussions.
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Video Highlight
Recognising Warning Signs Early: A Guide for Families
A gentle, accessible video explanation covering non-healing sores, persistent lumps, unexplained weight loss, and timely doctor visits.
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Video Highlight
Care, Hope, Life: The BCCO Journey & Mission for Bihar
Behind the scenes with our coordinators, volunteers and doctors on how steady support turns confusion into calm, purposeful action.
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OUR TEAM / BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Guiding Bihar Cancer Care
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Meet our esteemed honorary advisors who lend their clinical expertise, healthcare leadership, and dedication to our humanitarian mission.
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Support BCCO
Your support can help someone take the next step.
Every contribution helps BCCO keep guidance free, awareness sessions running, and support within reach of the families who need it most — anywhere in Bihar.
- Guidance stays free for every patient and family.
- Programmes are shaped by real community needs.
- Updates are shared openly with our supporters.
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Know Your Cancer
Understanding is where better care begins.
Simple, reliable information about cancer — what it is, what to watch for, and when to ask a doctor. Written for everyone, in plain language.
Please read first: this page offers general educational information only. It is not medical advice, it does not diagnose anything, and it never replaces consultation with a qualified medical professional. If anything concerns your health, please see a registered doctor.
The Basics
What cancer actually is.
In plain words
Our bodies are built from cells that grow, divide and replace themselves in an orderly way. Cancer begins when some cells stop following that order — they grow without stopping, and can spread beyond where they began.
Knowing this changes how you face it: cancer is a disease of the body's own discipline, which is why medicine has so many ways to study and treat it. It is not a punishment, not contagious, and never a reason for shame.
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- DiagnosisThe process of finding out what is causing a sign or symptom.
- OncologistA doctor who specialises in the care of people with cancer.
- ScreeningChecking for possible changes before any symptoms appear.
- BiopsyTaking a tiny sample of tissue so it can be examined in a laboratory.
Types
Common types of cancer,briefly and calmly.
Each begins in a different part of the body. What matters most is not memorising them — it's knowing that every type deserves a doctor's attention early.
Breast cancer
Begins in breast tissue, most often noticed as a lump or a change in shape or skin. Both women and men can be affected — any persistent change deserves an examination.
Oral cancer
Occurs on the lips, tongue, cheek lining or throat. Strongly associated with tobacco and areca-nut use — which makes it among the most preventable. Watch for patches, sores or difficulty chewing.
Cervical cancer
Affects the cervix and usually develops slowly over years — which makes regular screening especially valuable. HPV infection is a major known factor; ask a doctor about vaccination.
Lung cancer
Begins in the airways or lung tissue. Tobacco smoke is the leading known cause. A cough that stays, breathlessness or chest discomfort should be discussed — especially by smokers.
Colorectal cancer
Develops in the colon or rectum, usually from small growths called polyps that form slowly over time. Changes in bowel habits, blood in stool or unexplained discomfort are worth reporting early.
Prostate cancer
Occurs in a small gland in men below the bladder, and mostly grows slowly with age. Urinary changes are common with age for many reasons — a doctor can tell which checks make sense.
Blood cancers
Leukaemia and lymphoma affect blood or the lymphatic system — the body's infection-fighting network. Persistent tiredness, fevers, unexplained weight loss or swollen glands lasting weeks should be examined.
Skin cancer
The most visible kind — a mole, patch or sore that changes or doesn't heal. Strong sun exposure adds risk for some types; a changing spot is easy to show a doctor early.
Warning Signs
Eight signs wortha conversation.
A lump or swelling
Anywhere on the body — breast, neck, armpit, groin — especially one that is new, growing, or painless.
Unexplained weight loss
Losing weight noticeably without trying, over weeks, is a signal your body wants examined.
A sore that won't heal
Any wound or ulcer — in the mouth or on the skin — that hasn't healed within a few weeks.
Unusual bleeding
Bleeding or discharge that isn't normal for you, from any site, deserves a prompt conversation.
Bowel or bladder changes
A persistent new pattern — frequency, discomfort or appearance — is worth reporting to a doctor.
A cough or hoarseness that stays
Especially beyond a few weeks, or a voice change without a cold to explain it.
Difficulty swallowing
Food feeling stuck, or indigestion that doesn't settle, should be checked rather than endured.
A mole that changes
In shape, size, colour or sensation — take a photo on your phone and show a doctor.
A sign is a reason to ask — not a reason to fear. Most of these have ordinary causes. The purpose of knowing them is simply this: ask early, and let a qualified doctor answer calmly.
Risk & Prevention
What raises risk —and what lowers it.
Understanding risk
Factors linked with a higher chance of some cancers. Having one doesn't mean cancer will develop — it means it's worth being mindful.
- Tobacco in any formSmoked or chewed — the single largest known preventable cause.
- Areca nut & pan masalaStrongly linked to oral cancer, even without tobacco.
- AlcoholRisk rises with regular, heavy use.
- Certain infectionsSuch as HPV and hepatitis B — discuss prevention with a doctor.
- Family historyWorth sharing with a doctor so checks can be planned.
Everyday protection
No habit guarantees prevention — but these meaningfully reduce the risk of several cancers, and improve life regardless.
- Say no to tobacco & arecaThe most powerful single decision you can make.
- Limit or avoid alcoholLess is simply better.
- Move daily, eat simplyFresh, fibre-rich food and regular activity help the whole body.
- Ask about vaccinationHPV and hepatitis B vaccines exist — a doctor can advise.
- Keep timely check-upsAnd protect skin from strong sun.
Early Detection & Screening
Found earlier, many cancers are simpler to treat.
With more options, gentler treatment and less disruption to a family's life. That is the whole idea behind early detection — nothing more mysterious than that.
- Screening checks for changes before symptoms appear.
- Knowing your normal makes changes easy to notice.
- Acting on a warning sign early is never overreacting.
- Encouraging parents and elders to keep check-ups is a gift.
What it means in practice
When to Consult
When it's time tosee a qualified doctor.
You don't need certainty to book a consultation — a doubt is reason enough.
A warning sign that lingers
Any sign from the list above that persists beyond two or three weeks — don't wait for it to become urgent.
You use tobacco or areca
A periodic check-up of the mouth and throat is a wise habit — ask a doctor what interval suits you.
Cancer runs in your family
Share the history with a doctor so appropriate checks can be planned calmly, not fearfully.
You've been advised screening
If a test has been recommended and you have questions about it — ask them. Understanding a test helps you complete it.
FAQ
Questions peoplequietly carry.
No. Cancer cannot pass from one person to another through touch, sharing food, close contact or care. You can support a person with cancer without any risk of catching it.
No. Most lumps have ordinary causes such as cysts or infections. Only a proper medical examination and tests can tell — which is exactly why any persistent lump should be shown to a doctor rather than worried about silently.
Screening looks for possible changes before any symptoms appear, in people who feel well. Diagnosis is the process of finding out what is causing a sign or symptom that has already appeared. Both are done by medical professionals.
No. Only a small proportion of cancers run strongly in families. Most occur due to a combination of factors over time. If cancer does appear more than usual in your family, share that history with a doctor so appropriate checks can be planned.
No single habit guarantees prevention, but avoiding tobacco and areca nut, limiting alcohol, staying active, eating well and keeping timely check-ups meaningfully reduce the risk of several cancers — and improve general health regardless.
Through the BCCO contact page or support line. Every conversation is treated confidentially, and guidance is always general — medical decisions belong to you and your qualified doctor.
Educational content only — never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Registration Certificates
Transparency, documented.
BCCO's official registration certificates and compliance documents are displayed here exactly as issued — available to view and download by anyone who wishes to verify us.
Our publishing rule: only documents issued to Bihar Cancer Care Organisation by the relevant authorities appear on this page. We never display reconstructed, provisional or unverified certificates — which is why a slot stays empty until the verified original is uploaded.
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Official documents& compliance records.
Each certificate below includes its registration details, a full-size viewer that is readable on any device, and a downloadable PDF.
CSR Registration Certificate
Active & Verified12A & 80G Tax Exemption
12A & 80G CertifiedPermanent Account Number (PAN)
Verified Statutory IDOfficial registration records verified: PAN AAQAB0546B · CSR Registration CSR00107875 · 12A & 80G Certified under the Income Tax Department, Govt. of India.
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Careers
Work where compassion meets purpose.
Salaries fund lives; purpose fuels them. At BCCO, every role — staff, volunteer or intern — moves the same mission: making sure no one in Bihar faces cancer alone.
Other Ways In
Three doors, always open.
Volunteer With Us
Awareness drives, accompanying families, community sessions and more — a few hours a month, shaped around your skills and availability. Orientation and support provided.
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Send us your application.
A few details and your CV — that's all we need to start the conversation.
Thank you — application received.
A BCCO team member will review it and get back to you. We keep applications on file, so even if nothing fits today, you'll hear from us when it does.
News, Events & Updates
What BCCO is doing — and what's coming next.
Announcements, upcoming awareness drives and community events, honest programme updates, and a small blog of plain-language guides for families.
Press, Articles & Multimedia
Media, News &
Video Gallery.
Verified announcements, state media coverage, community health camps, photo galleries, and educational videos explaining cancer care simply.
News
BCCO Expands Rural Cancer Awareness Drives Across North Bihar
Field coordinators and volunteer teams launch grassroots awareness sessions focusing on early symptom recognition and hospital referral navigation.
Read Article
Educational Guide
Preparing for Your First Oncology Visit: A Checklist
A practical guide turning anxiety into purpose — what to write down, who to bring, and the key questions doctors wish families asked.
Read Guide
Media Coverage
Prabhat Khabar & Dainik Jagran Feature BCCO Helpline
State media outlets report on BCCO's toll-free support line providing confidential cancer navigation and guidance across 38 districts.
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Editorial
Talking About Cancer at Home: Why Words Matter
How open, kind conversations dismantle silence and fear, helping families stay united during screening and diagnosis.
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Event Highlight
State Health Conclave: Early Cancer Detection Strategies
BCCO coordinators share grassroots clinical observations and patient navigation workflows with healthcare leaders.
Event Details
Photo Gallery
Field Highlights: Awareness Drive & Guidance in Muzaffarpur
Photographic documentary capturing doctors, counselors and rural volunteers conducting health literacy classes.
View Album
Video Highlight
Recognising Warning Signs Early: A Practical Guide
A gentle, accessible video explanation covering non-healing sores, persistent lumps, unexplained weight loss, and timely check-ups.
Watch Video
Video Highlight
Care, Hope, Life: The BCCO Journey & Mission for Bihar
Documenting how compassionate guidance turns confusion into calm, purposeful action for families across Bihar.
Watch Video
News, media clippings and event cards are published with official verification via the BCCO updates collection. All educational guides are verified by medical advisors.
Upcoming
On the calendar.
Sessions, camps and orientations are added here as dates and venues are confirmed.
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Community Awareness Session
An open evening on early awareness — signs worth noticing and questions worth asking, in simple local language.
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Cancer Awareness Camp
A neighbourhood camp bringing guidance, materials and volunteers directly to the community.
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Volunteer Orientation
An introduction for new volunteers — what BCCO does, how we serve, and where your skills fit.
Past Highlights
Moments from the field.
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Our Team
The people behind the promise.
BCCO is run by a working team, guided by a core committee and advised by a board of experienced hands — each introduced here with their own name, role and story.
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Stewards of the mission.
The core committee governs BCCO's direction, decisions and accountability.
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Guidance we trust —
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No question is too small, and no worry is too early. Reach us by phone, message or visit — every conversation is confidential.
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Official websitehttps://bcco.ngo/
Registrations & CertificationsPAN: AAQAB0546B
CSR Registration: CSR00107875
Tax Certifications: 12A and 80G Certified
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