On the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CanKids KidsCan, The National Society for Change for Childhood Cancer in India organized a survivor meet today in collaboration with the hematology department of NRS Medical College and Hospital.
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On the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CanKids KidsCan, The National Society for Change for Childhood Cancer in India organized a survivor meet today in collaboration with the hematology department of NRS Medical College and Hospital.
Childhood cancer survivors shared their inspiring journeys with the audience emphasizing the need for a holistic approach which goes far beyond just medical treatment. They performed cultural activities followed by a talk on ‘Childhood Cancer In West Bengal (Issues & Concerns)’ by Prof (Dr) Tuphan Kanti Dolai HOD, hematology department, an overview of ‘Passport2Life’ by Prof (Dr) Rajib De and finally a discussion on ‘Medical and Psychological Aspects of Childhood Cancer Survivors’ by CanKids psychologists.
Around 300 survivors with their parents attended the programme.
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The occasion also saw the launch of Passport2Life Survivorship Services. The programme is designed to sensitize and educate survivors about late side effects, health impacts and long-term fallout of their treatment through clinics, forums and workshops.
Prof (Dr) Tuphan Kanti Dolai, NRS hospital, said, “The launch of the service at NRS is a significant milestone in the fight against childhood cancer in West Bengal. The program educates survivors about potential late effects of their cancer treatment and how to manage them.”
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