· OPD launched at Sanjeevani Hospital where 124 patients were screened for oncology-related ailments
Kanpur: With over a decade of experience in treating oncology patients, the Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital(FHVK), has come up with OPD services in Kanpur at Sanjeevani Hospital. Capable of treating head, neck, mouth, breast, urology, gynaecology and lung cancer FHVK has extended their expertise to the citizens of Kanpur. In addition to the routine oncology treatment, the team is treating patients with co-morbidities such as HIV, cardiac ailments, obesity, lungs disease, liver disease and other complications where treatment is a challenge.According to Dr Mandeep S Malhotra, Director- Head, Neck and Breast Oncoplasty –“Over the past several decades there has been a dramatic increase in cancer incidence which is clearly visible by the studies done by numerous government, NGO & private sector bodies. Nearly a million cases are newly diagnosed every year which are spotted at the last moment and many don’t opt for treatment because of cost & myths attached to it. Over the past decade, research institutes have closely worked with government, NGO & private sector bodies to improve the overall status of cancer in India.
Data recorded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that India
has recorded 3.9 million (approx.) cases in 2016 and the number will be worse
in coming years. The worst affected states are Uttar Pradesh followed by
Maharashtra and Bihar. In south Tamil Nadu is on the top list followed by
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala. ICMR also added that it is
likely that over 17.3 lakh new cases of Cancer will be added by 2020 with
cancer of breast, lung and cervix topping the list.”What are the most common
types of cancer found in India- In men the most common type of cancer is: Oral,
Prostate and Lung. In women, the most common type of cancer is: Breast, Cervix
and Ovary.
Ms Mangla Dembi, Facility Director at FHVK said –“Over the
decade the number of cancer and cancer patients has grown worldwide. Despite
govt and private sector healthcare providers several efforts, they are not able
to reach to the maximum number of patients. This certainly indicates that we
need to create a series of awareness program for early detection and prevention
of cancer. The good news is that any type of cancer is curable and patients can
lead a normal life if detected early. I urge the citizens of Kanpur to reach
the right specialist at the right time and don’t hesitate to discuss the word
cancer among.”
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