Karkinos observes Breast Cancer Awareness day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 19 2023:
Karkinos Manipur Cancer Care and Institute and Research Centre, Imphal observed World Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Porompat today.
The observance was graced by Health Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan as chief guest, Director of Karkinos Manipur Unit Dr (Prof) GS Moirangthem as president, founder and CEO of Karkinos Healthcare Private Limited Venkataramanan R, Director, Policy and Technical Support, Water Aid, India Biswanath Sinha and Senior Consultant of Karkinos and HoD, Radiation Onco of Karkinos Manipur Unit Dr (Prof) Y Indibor as guests of honour.
Simple gifts were presented to the patients of breast cancer during the observance.
At the function, Dr Ranjan said that Karkinos setting up its unit at Manipur to treat cancer patients is appreciable as many Manipuris spend a large chunk of money in cancer treatment outside the State.
Stating that people with cancer can live a long life if the ailment is diagnosed and treated early, the Health Minister appealed to spread information about cancer prevention and early diagnosis.
Dr (Prof) GS Moirangthem said that October is observed as breast cancer month annually to spread awareness on it.
Stating that the number of breast cancer cases is rising in India including Manipur, the senior doctor continued that people with breast cancer can survive if they are diagnosed and treated early.