Kasturba Hospital BHEl, Bhopal organised a medical awareness programme on cancer in 2 sessions at the hospital assembly hall and at cultural hall BHEl, Bhopal.
In the beginning a CME programme on ‘What is new in Cancer’ was held at the assembly hall for the doctors. Dr Vijay Anand Reddy, Director, Apollo Cancer Hospital, Hyderabad delivering a lecture on this occasion briefed the gathering about the new ‘Radiational technique’ used in the treatment of cancer through which patients can lead a normal life with minimum risk of organ disabilities.
Similarly, a medical awareness programme on Cancer was also organised at cultural hall during the second session of the programme. Shashi Ranjan Prasad, Executive Director, BHEl, Bhopal was present as the Chief Guest on this occasion. Dr Reddy speaking on this occasion informed the congregation that the risk of cancer can be minimized if people stop using tobacco products and start consuming green vegetables along with fruits.
Dr Sunil Kumar, Senior Doctor, Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, Bhopal in his address stressed on the urgent need for self breast examination by which cancer can be detected at an early stage and thereafter further treatment can be done. He also educated the gathering about the use of vaccine in prevention of womb cancer.
Prasad in his word of remarks said that maximum presence in this type of programme should be ensured. Girish Shrivastava, General Manager, HR; Dr Sarla Menon, Chief Medical services and General Manager, Kasturba Hospital; Dr VK Pandya; Dheeman Sen, General Manager, P&D,IT and Feeders and all general managers were present on this occasion.
Dr Namrata Dingrocha co-ordinated the entire programme.
Meanwhile, in a simple programme held at Administration Building SR Prasad, Executive Director, BHEl (Bhopal) bade farewell to Dheeman Sen, General Manager on attaining the superannuation age. Sen after completing his engineering in Mechanical from Indore, in 1975 joined BHEl, Bhopal in 1976. Prasad in his address threw light on various contributions of him at various posts and prayed for a happy retired life. On this occasion all GM's and other senior officials were also present.