World Cancer Day awareness programme and the launch of Lung Cancer Screening Campaign at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences were inaugurated by the world-renowned Oncologist Dr. M. V. Pillai (Advisory Board Chairman, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital).
The function was presided over by the Managing Director, Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarathil, who presented the guidelines developed for comprehensive studies on lung cancer prevention.
Dr. Sarah J. Easaw, Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital, presented the study report of the ‘Pink Promise’ breast cancer awareness programme and screening camps conducted across Kerala over the past year.
Dr. John Thomas (Consultant Surgical Oncologist), Dr. Boaz Vincent (Consultant Radiation Oncologist), and Dr. Nidhun V. Ashok (Consultant Oncologist) also addressed the gathering. A musical programme for cancer patients, led by Shri Sajeev Menon, was also held.
