TIL Desk Lucknow/ On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, organized an eventful dialogue program titled “Rubaru.” The aim was to raise awareness about cancer and boost the morale of cancer patients. The program honored the indomitable courage of cancer patients.
The program commenced with a ceremonial lamp lighting. Subsequently, various speakers provided insights into cancer and inspired cancer patients. Attendees had the opportunity to listen to inspirational experiences of cancer survivors. They shared their journey, including how they discovered their cancer, the challenges they faced during treatment, and the struggles they encountered even after treatment. This discussion became a source of inspiration and hope for cancer patients and their families.
Doctors from Medanta Hospital reiterated their commitment to spreading awareness about the profound impact of cancer on patients, their families, and communities, using the “Rubaru” initiative to disseminate positivity.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Rakesh Kapoor, Medical Director of Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, stated, “Medanta Hospital has successfully treated numerous patients battling diseases like cancer. By expanding our efforts, we are dedicated to simplifying the treatment process for those affected by cancer. Our commitment includes providing state-of-the-art technology and expertise of our doctors.”
Experienced oncologists, hematologists, radiation specialists, and cancer surgeons from AIIMS, Tata, and SGPGI emphasized the importance of awareness in cancer treatment. Dispelling common misconceptions, they emphasized, “Biopsy does not spread cancer; instead, it aids in early detection, enabling more effective treatment. Understanding this is crucial as awareness and vigilance facilitate better treatment.”
“At Medanta Hospital, we utilize the latest techniques in radiation oncology to provide tailored and superior treatment to cancer patients. We have installed North India’s first Varian Edge and Brachytherapy radiation machines. Our goal is to provide modern radiation therapy to every patient according to their needs. We have a team of experienced doctors and state-of-the-art equipment,” Dr. Kapoor added.
Medanta Hospital in Lucknow offers a comprehensive range of medical facilities, including medical oncology, hematologic oncology, surgical oncology, gastrointestinal oncology, head and neck cancer, breast cancer, urology, gynecologic oncology, etc. The hospital is equipped with PET CT, Gamma Scan, and advanced microbiology lab to provide efficient diagnostic services.
The “Rubaru” program included the presence of renowned doctors such as Dr. Alok Gupta, Dr. Harshvardhan Atreya, Dr. Anshul Gupta, Dr. Vivekanand Singh, Dr. Amit Agarwal, Dr. Roma Pradhan, Dr. Piyush Sinha, Dr. Abhishek Krishna, Dr. Abhay Verma, Dr. Anand Prakash, Dr. Anurag Khare, Dr. Neelam Vinay, Dr. Resham, Dr. Shalini, Dr. Jugendra Singh, who honored the cancer survivors present and commended their courage in fighting this battle called life. All attending survivors expressed their gratitude to Medanta Hospital Lucknow and its specialists for their support.
