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WORLD CANCER DAY - 2019
18 Feb 2019
Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Rama University organized a guest lecture on World Cancer Day 2019 on the theme- “I am and I will”- for the students of B.Sc 3rd and 4th Year and P.B.Sc 2nd Year students. The speakers invited for the day were Dr. Mumukshu Dixit, Retired CMS, GSVM, Kanpur, Dr. M.P. Mishra, Director, J.K. Cancer Hospital, Kanpur and Dr. Nirupama Dixit, CMS J.K. Cancer Hospital, Kanpur. All the guest speakers invited had wide experience in the field of cancer prevention and treatment.
The event started by the invocation of Saraswati Vandana accompanied with lighting up the lamp, that gave the program a formal beginning. The speakers were invited to deliver their respected lectures on the said theme.
Dr. Mumukshu Dixit, discussed about the cancer prevalence, common causes, symptoms and preventive strategies for cancer. He also talked about the treatment modalities available to treat the cancer patients. He emphasized about the relevancy of this year cancer day theme, as it resonates the motivation among patients, health professionals and people in general to fight against cancer.
Dr. Nirumpama Dixit, highlighted the importance of lifestyle strategies in the prevention of various types of cancers. She gave a detailed account on the dietary interventions in the prevention of cancer.
Dr. M.P. Mishra, praised about the event, as such events embark great knowledge among the health professionals specially student nurses, as they learn a lot from these events. He shared his experiences at JK Hospital, while treating patients from all sects of the society.
Dr. Subodh Tiwari, M.S, Rama Hospital, Mr. Prabhat Ranjan, Registrar, Rama University and Mrs. A.C. Singh, Principal, Faculty of Nursing, graced the occasion, and shared their views on the theme and program. Theme based posters were evaluated and very much appreciated by the guest speakers. The program ended with honorarium to the guests and vote of thanks.
Acknowledgment: Mrs. A.C. Singh, Principal, Faculty of Nursing, Rama University, for the support and guidance.
Organizing Team: Mr. Keshav Reddy (HOD, Community health nursing)
Ms. Pratibha Srivastav (Asso. P, Community health nursing)
Mrs. Namita Batra Guin (Asst.P, Community health nursing)
Ms. Priya (Tutor, Community health nursing)
Ms. Priyanka Verma (Tutor, Community health nursing)
Mr. Vikas Chandra (Tutor, Community health nursing)
Mr. Saumya Awasthi (Tutor, Community health nursing)
Ms. Khushboo Singh (Tutor, Community health nursing)
Ms. Neelam (Tutor, Community health nursing)