Regular cancer screening, timely medical consultation and access to accurate health information took centre stage at Kadak Sehat Samvad, an initiative organised by Network18’s digital-first platform Kadak on National Cancer Awareness Day on November 10.
The event brought together healthcare experts, oncologists, policymakers and members of the medical fraternity to discuss ways to improve cancer awareness and encourage early detection. Discussions also addressed the fear and social stigma surrounding the disease, which can prevent people from seeking medical advice or undergoing screening.
Pankaj Kumar Singh, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Delhi Government, highlighted the importance of strengthening screening, diagnosis and treatment services. He said the government was working to expand healthcare infrastructure and specialist services to make cancer treatment more accessible.
He also urged people to maintain a nutritious diet and seek medical advice if they notice warning signs, adding that early detection can improve treatment outcomes.
Doctors call for routine cancer screening
Dr Surender Kumar Dabas, Chairman, Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Onco Robotic Surgeries, North-West Cluster, Manipal Hospitals, said cancer screening should become a routine part of healthcare, rather than something people consider only after symptoms emerge.
He emphasised the need to follow recommended screening guidelines and avoid delaying tests due to fear or hesitation.
Dr Tarang Krishna, Managing Director, Cancer Healer Center, spoke about the role of mental strength, treatment and support systems in a patient's recovery journey.
Healthcare fraternity discusses cancer care
The event also featured Dr Rajnish Sehgal, Co-founder and CTO, Cell Mate; Dr Vikram Chauhan, CEO and Founder, Planet Ayurveda; Dr Atul Kumar Srivastava, Senior Consultant, Dharmshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital; Dr Amit Upadhyay, Group Medical Director, Shichim Oncocare; Dr Raajit Chanana, Director and Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Dharmshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital; and Dr Anshuman Kumar, Oncologist, MD and CEO, C3 Healthcare, among other participants.
The discussions covered cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, with an emphasis on making healthcare conversations more accessible and informed.
Kadak Sehat Samvad was presented by Manipal Hospitals, powered by Healing Super Speciality Hospital, and organised in association with Dharmshila Narayana Health and Planet Ayurveda.
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