Cancer detection at Islampeta

Thursday, 12 January 2012 03:32

Written by Staff Reporter

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Vizag: Rastriya Ispat Nigam Limited has conducted the first cancer detection camp through the recently launched "Sanjeevan" under the Corporate Social Responsibilty was organised at Islampeta on Wednesday for the benefit of the surrounding villagers.

A large number of men and women have availed the facility and the programme was widely appreciated by one and all.Mr R Shankar, GM (CSR), Mr AV Ranganatha, DGM (F&A) from Visakhapatnam and Ln. DVS Raju, Managing Trustee, Ln. V Vijaya Kumar Raju, Trustee, doctors from District Lions Cancer Hospital and Visakha Steel General Hospital were present at the camp. The function was also attended by the large number of public and peopleís representatives.

It may be recalled that a State-of-the-Art Mobile Cancer Detection Unit "Sanjeevan" equipped with modern clinical, diagnostic and other systems for early detection of cancer, was dedicated to the Society under aegis of RINL, VSPís CSR initiatives in partnership with Lions Cancer Hospital, Visakhapatnam very recently. The Mobile clinic is the first of its kind available in Visakhapatnam Region.

There are 180 people attended for medical tests, among which 70 male, 100 female and 10 children. Mammography, ultrasound, x-ray and blood tests were conducted with the state-of-the- art equipment available in the mobile clinic. 2 suspected cases of Cancer were referred to Lions Cancer Hospital for further treatment.

The mobile cancer detection unit, which is fully financed by RINL, VSP under its CSR initiatives will serve the Lions Cancer Hospital to conduct mobile cancer detection camps in the remote areas in and around Visakhapatnam to identify early cancer symptoms for subsequent treatment.

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