Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 24 2010:
To facilitate early detection of Cancer, that too free of cost, a programme has been launched from today at Imphal Hospital and Research Centre here.
Though the Free Early Cancer Detection programme, which is a joint venture of Rotary Club, Imphal (RID 3240) and Imphal Hospital and Research Centre, was launched from today, days the public would be able to avail the facility, who would be the specialists and when the treatment actually start would be announced later on by Rotary Club, Imphal.
Launch of the programme held in the premises of the private hospital was attended by Health and Family Welfare Minister Ph Parijat as chief guest, MLA Nandakumar Singh as guest of honour and president of Rotary Club, Imphal Dr M Madhumangol as functional president.
Delivering the key note address, Rotarian Dr Jodhachandra Sanasam explained that Cancer is a disease that could cut short life of a man.
Yet, nothing could be said with certainty about this disease and the symptoms start showing much later.
So the possibility of cancer patient dying from it is very high.
Moreover, as physical symptoms are less apparent, many cancer patients do not consult doctors and sometime the doctors themselves fail to diagnose the symptoms.
According to World Health Organisation, the telltale signs of cancer include a lump or thickening in the breast or testicles; a change in a wart or mole; a skin sore or a persistent sore throat that doesn't heal; a change in bowel or bladder habits; a persistent cough or coughing blood; constant indigestion or trouble swallowing; unusual bleeding or vaginal discharge; and chronic fatigue.
Dr Jodhachandra further explained that till date, it has been known that cancer can infect 12 different parts of the human body including lung, cervix, breast, mouth, blood, stomach, etc.
Since prevention is the most important cancer-fighting tool, it is important that cancer be detected as early as possible and spread awareness among the people in this regard, he added.
In his address as chief guest, Minister Parijat expressed happiness over the launch of the programme that would help in early detection of cancer and assured that the Govt would extend every possible assistance in this connection.
The Minister also appealed to all the specialists who would be part of this programme to be true Rotarians and carry out their services with sincerity and dedication.
In his presidential address, Madhumangol appealed to all the people for support and co-operation in fighting against cancer as well as in ensuring success of the programme.