HEALING BEYOND
MEDICINE
Dr. Natasha Lalwani leads initiatives that go beyond surgery — sparking awareness,
encouraging healthy choices, and shaping the next generation.
BEYOND THE SURGERY
Where Treatment Meets Humanity
Dr. Natasha Lalwani believes that cancer care is not limited to operation theatres and hospital walls. As a passionate Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon, she extends her mission beyond treating cancer – into awareness, prevention, emotional healing, education, and proactive health engagement.
Her community initiatives are built on one purpose :
“To help people avoid cancer before they have to fight it.”
AWARENESS (ENLIGHTMENT)
TAU – Tobacco Awareness & Addiction Understanding
A youth-driven initiative encouraging better choices through conversations that aren’t preachy, but relatable. You may have heard the name. Maybe, you’ve felt its presence.
TAU isn’t just a concept – it’s a journey. One that began quietly, like most meaningful things often do.
WHO IS TAU ?
In a world that moves fast, compares constantly, and demands endlessly… TAU offers something different.
A pause.
A breath.
A moment to reflect.
TAU is a mirror – gently reminding you that you are enough, and that everything you need has always been within you.
A Mirror for Reflection
TAU gently reminds participants that self-awareness is key to healthy living.
Fun & Engaging
The sessions are light-hearted, relatable, and completely non-judgmental.
Real-Life Lessons
Beyond facts, TAU encourages introspection and practical steps to make healthier choices.
TAU On Ground - Youth in Action
Not a lecture. Not a warning.
A voice that understands.
Day 1 - Karnavati University (KU)
- A no-judgment talk on tobacco use & addiction
- Students asked bold, real questions
- TAU became a relatable friend - witty, quirky, Gen-Z coded
Day 2 - Karnavati University (KU)
- Memes + Science = Maximum student engagement
- Youth proved they aren’t scared of tough topics
- They just want the RIGHT way to talk about them
Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar
- Youth energy at its peak
- Photos with life-sized TAU - a symbol of connection
- Clear message → Gen Z wants real spaces to think + question
NCC Session - 2 Gujarat INDEP COY NCC
- Discussions on Habit vs Addiction
- Discipline, unity & informed decisions
- Meaningful youth led responsibility
EDUCATION (EMPOWERMENT)
PROactive – Digital Health Learning Platform (Coming Soon)
• Online education for Oral, Breast & Cervical Cancer
• Interactive, Gen-Z friendly content
• Prevention focused learning
Our goal is to make healthcare awareness accessible, practical, and youth driven.
EARLY DETECTION & SCREENING
From “HIM for HER” → “US for THEM”
Breast cancer awareness must be shared, supported, and sustained.
Everyone knows “Early detection saves lives” but…
appointments wait… symptoms are ignored… excuses win.
Dr. Natasha's movement shifts responsibility from a single role to a collective effort:
Remind loved ones to schedule mammograms & PAP
Encourage annual health screenings
Don’t dismiss persistent changes in the body
Small supportive actions → Lifelong protection
Let’s move from reacting to disease to preventing it through timely screening.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ENGAGEMENT
The Unspoken Emotional Landscapes in Cancer Care
Cancer does not only affect the body.
It reshapes emotions, relationships & identity.
Patients
They survive… yet secretly struggle.
Their fears and pain are often silenced under “Stay positive.”
Caregivers
Silent warriors sacrificing their health & routine –
carrying exhaustion wrapped in love and guilt.
Doctors
Expected to detach…
but humanity inside them still feels everything.
Join The Movement
Be Part Of The Change
Small steps can lead to big transformations. By participating, spreading awareness, or collaborating with Dr. Lalwani’s initiatives, you can contribute to a healthier, more conscious society.
