World Cancer Day: Cancer cases increasing in Arunachal Pradesh

A Correspondent

ITANAGAR: The State Cancer Society of Arunachal Pradesh (SCSAP) in collaboration with Indian Medical Association (IMA) – Arunachal State branch and Arunachal Cancer Welfare Society (ACWS) organized a voluntary blood donation camp to mark the “World Cancer Day” at TRIHMS on Tuesday.

Addressing the occasion, Secretary Health & Family Welfare P Parthiban said cancer is a dreaded disease with increasing incidence in the State. He emphasized on the active participation of all the individuals, NGOs and members of the civil society in the fight against this deadly disease. He also said that such camps will go a long way in catering to the needs of cancer patients and in creating awareness against the disease.

The Secretary also stressed the fact that each cancer patient during their treatment may require an average of 4 units of blood transfusion and called upon the society for their active participation.

State Nodal Officer for Cancer Control Programme Dr S Tsering highlighted the importance of “World Cancer Day” and its theme “I AM and I WILL” which is a call for action by every individual in society to come forward and make efforts to fight the negative attitude, hopelessness, and myths surrounding the disease.

Also promoting the fact that personal actions can have a powerful impact on spreading awareness contributing to early detection and supporting cancer patients throughout their journey, he asked the gathering to at least get a full body checkup annually.

Among others, Dr Lobsang Tsetim and Dr Jego Ori, from the IMA- Arunachal State branch donated blood and mobilized many doctors for donating blood and emphasized on creating awareness at the grassroot level.

Meanwhile, Chairman, ACWS Yomli Sora along with his team mobilized various youth organizations to participate in the event and motivated them to come forward on humanitarian grounds to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of cancer patients. Manipuri Welfare Society of Arunachal Pradesh contributed 14 units of blood along with many members from other societies, doctors, student bodies and individuals who participated in the noble cause.

During the camp, more than 35 units of blood were collected.

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