Cancer awareness programme, health camp organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 28 2023:
To create awareness about cancer-care among the people of Manipur, Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute & Research Centre in association with the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Office, Babupara, Imphal, organised a 1-Day Cancer Awareness and Screening Programme at the office of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Babupara, yesterday.
It was attended by dignitaries like Moirangthem Boby Singh, Finance Controller (MCS); Leishangthem Kamala Devi-Assistant Director, Directorate of Education (S) and members of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Babupara, said a release issued by Karkinos.
The programme included awareness sessions, risk assessment, and screening.
A highly experienced medical team including Dr K Rajo Singh and W Imo along with RMOs, nurses and lab technicians were present to conduct cancer screening.
Moreover, Shija Breast & Thyroid Clinic in collaboration with DM College of Science, Imphal, yesterday organised a one-day breast cancer awareness programme and free health camp at the Multipurpose Hall of DM University, Imphal.
At the event, Dr Ajit Lukram, senior consultant, Shija Breast & Thyroid Clinic, Shija Hospitals & Research Institute (SHRI), spoke in detail about breast cancer, discussing its prevalence, signs and symptoms, available treatments, and the importance of regular self-breast examinations & screenings, including ultrasound scans and X-ray mammograms at regular intervals, said a release issued by SHRI.
He also interacted with the audience which included students from DM College of Science and Paramedical Science and faculty members from DM University.
More than 300 individuals attended the event where counselling and free health checks were provided along with discounted investigations like blood tests & mammograms.