Cancer awareness, screening camp held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 05 2023:
Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre in association with office of the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East organised a one-day Cancer Awareness and Screening Camp at the DC's office on Monday.
As per a release, the programme was attended by Imphal East DC Khumanthem Diana Devi, Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre director & CEO professor Dr GS Moirangthem along with SDOs, officers and staff of the DC's office.
During the camp, awareness sessions, risk assessment and screening for six major forms of cancer including oral, breast, cervical, lungs, prostate and colorectal was held along with awareness about importance of proper diet, hygiene, fitness and healthy lifestyle, it added.
The release also mentioned that a medical team headed by onco-gynaecologist consultant Dr Th James along with RMOs and nurses conducted the cancer screening camp.