Mangaluru: To mark the World Cancer Day which is observed worldwide on February 4, the A J Hospital & Research Centre organised a Cancer awareness programme.  The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Amitha Marla, Director, Medical Administration, Dr. Kamalaksh Shenoy, HoD, Radiation Oncology, Dr. Radhamohan, Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT, Dr. Sujith Rai, Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT, Dr. Kavitha, Consultant Radiation Oncology and Dr. Venkatraman Kini, Consultant Radiation Oncology, Dr. Naveen Rodrigues, Consultant, Pain & Palliative Care, by lighting the traditional lamp. 

Dr. Kamalaksh Shenoy, HoD, Radiation Oncology spoke on the theme of World Cancer Day and how it is important for each one to work towards preventing, detecting and treating cancer in the early stage.

“When cancer is treated at an early stage, the treatment module will be different and the cost, side effects and suffering will be less when compared to detection at a later stage and hence it is very important to spread awareness among the people,” said Dr. Kamalaksh.

As a message to the cancer patients, Dr Kamalaksh said, “never give up. Fight like a warrior and win this war, we are all there with you.”

On this occasion, A J Hospital & Research Centre has announced 50% discount on Cancer Screening Packages from 4/2/2021 to 17/2/2021.  

Further treatment – investigations and IP procedures will be offered at a discount of 20% on the total bill.