AOI conducts prostate cancer awareness drive
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 29 2022:
American Oncology Institute (AOI), one of the largest chains of cancer specialty hospitals, organised an awareness campaign and also formed a human chain to spread awareness about prostate cancer - the need for testing and early detection.
According to an AOI release, Babina Specialty Hospital American Oncology Institute (AOI) and Manipur Literary Society jointly carried out an awareness campaign on prostate cancer at Hindi Parishad Hall, Old Assembly Road, here, on Thursday.
The programme was attended by Manipur Literary Society president Nongmaithem Kirankumar and AOI surgical oncology Dr Dhanabir Thangjam as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Dhanabir informed that prostate cancer is a disease usually affecting men above 50 years of age.
Symptoms include trouble in emptying the bladder completely, pain during urination, blood in the urine, etc.
He then said that free serum test will be done for elders of Manipur Literary Society, while adding that the campaign will be organised for other societies as well.
Later, around 30 people formed a human chain as part of the campaign, encouraging men to not suffer in silence but get tested for early detection.
Participants from AOI and Manipur Literary Society came out in large number, with messages supporting the initiative.
The event witnessed participants associated with AOI including oncologist Dr Dhanabir giving away leaflets, briefly describing the initiative and the call for action.
The campaign was also launched in 10-plus states in the form of outdoor and other in-house advertising.
AOI encourages men for early testing for a quicker diagnosis.
Treatment parameters change upon diagnosis, which lead to better prognosis in the long run.
Overall, the initiative aims to help patients get the right resources to manage their conditions.
With an increased awareness, prostate cancers can be diagnosed early, which helps in better medical outcomes.
The release further said that AOI is committed to offering best-in-class clinical expertise, technological superiority, and service excellence for patients in South Asia.
AOI stands at the forefront of treatment excellence offering precision cancer care for all types of cancers across all age groups, it said.