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The K10K Run – An Awareness Initiative
According to the WHO, cancer is the second leading cause of death around the world and the burden of cancer continues to grow. Families, communities and healthcare systems all feel the emotional, financial and physical burdens of cancer. What is to be noted is that countries with robust healthcare systems are better equipped to deal with the challenges of cancer. These healthcare systems focus on prevention, early detection and high standards of treatment and care and as a result have much better cancer survival rates.
In our country, cancer rates are not as high as the Western nations, but it is on the rise. The pandemic too impacted cancer care as diagnoses and treatments were delayed.
At Kauvery Hospital, we have state-of-the-art technology and advanced treatment methodologies for cancer care but we realized that if people are not aware about the condition and ignore early symptoms, treatment becomes complex and time-consuming. Hence, we decided to take action to promote cancer awareness and thus the first K10K run was conducted on January 29th, 2023. The aim was to spread cancer awareness and to stress on the importance of early detection and treatment. The response was overwhelming as people turned up in huge numbers.
Encouraged by the response, this year too Kauvery Hospital conducted the 2nd edition of the K10K run on 27th January 2024. Dignitaries from the Greater Chennai Police flagged off the runs which witnessed a turnout of over 4700 participants. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, the owner of Kauvery Hospital, stressed on how cancer awareness forms a key component in the hospital’s multimodal and exclusive approach to cancer care.
Pediatric Cancers – Always a Challenge
Cancers are never easy and when a child is involved, emotions do run high. While Kauvery Hospital has excellent infrastructure and skilled surgeons, cancer care also requires a multi-pronged approach and a collaboration between different departments to render the best patient care.
A 4-year-old girl presented at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, with complaints of abdominal pain and fever. Tests revealed the presence of a 15 cm cancerous growth in the liver which necessitated surgery. A laparoscopic pediatric hepatobiliary surgery which is rarely performed in Chennai was carried out by our capable surgeons who were aided by our skilled anesthetists. The tumour was removed and the child was then put on chemotherapy. A post-surgery team made sure that no complications or infections inhibited her convalescence. The small girl is now well on her way to recovery.
Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, regarded by many from the healthcare industry as a healthcare futurist, commended the entire team for their exceptional management and successful treatment. The little girl’s family’s happiness and gratitude were a huge encouragement for our medical team who give nothing but their best every single time.
Kauvery Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Cervical cancer is the 4th most prevalent cancer in the world affecting women. It is also a cancer that can be prevented with vaccination and controlled with effective screening. Yet, there are reports that in 2023, cervical cancer cases in India exceeded 3.4 lakhs. Awareness and access to resources is the need of the hour if we are to combat cervical cancer.
Women need to be made aware of the primary and secondary prevention methods available to tackle cervical cancer. With this objective in mind, Kauvery Hospital launched the Kauvery Cervical Cancer Screening Program.
In this program, screening will be done at the hospital premises and at various community screening camps. Amber Jade, Minister of Health, Western Australia, inaugurated the program and lauded the hospital’s effort to fight cervical cancer. Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, the owner of Kauvery Hospital, who also participated in the inauguration, stressed on Kauvery Hospital’s commitment to reducing the burden of cervical cancer. He highlighted the need to provide women with access to resources and urged women to take charge of their health.
The K10K Run – An Awareness Initiative
According to the WHO, cancer is the second leading cause of death around the world and the burden of cancer continues to grow. Families, communities and healthcare systems all feel the emotional, financial and physical burdens of cancer. What is to be noted is that countries with robust healthcare systems are better equipped to deal with the challenges of cancer. These healthcare systems focus on prevention, early detection and high standards of treatment and care and as a result have much better cancer survival rates.
In our country, cancer rates are not as high as the Western nations, but it is on the rise. The pandemic too impacted cancer care as diagnoses and treatments were delayed.
At Kauvery Hospital, we have state-of-the-art technology and advanced treatment methodologies for cancer care but we realized that if people are not aware about the condition and ignore early symptoms, treatment becomes complex and time-consuming. Hence, we decided to take action to promote cancer awareness and thus the first K10K run was conducted on January 29th, 2023. The aim was to spread cancer awareness and to stress on the importance of early detection and treatment. The response was overwhelming as people turned up in huge numbers.
Encouraged by the response, this year too Kauvery Hospital conducted the 2nd edition of the K10K run on 27th January 2024. Dignitaries from the Greater Chennai Police flagged off the runs which witnessed a turnout of over 4700 participants. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, the owner of Kauvery Hospital, stressed on how cancer awareness forms a key component in the hospital’s multimodal and exclusive approach to cancer care.
Pediatric Cancers – Always a Challenge
Cancers are never easy and when a child is involved, emotions do run high. While Kauvery Hospital has excellent infrastructure and skilled surgeons, cancer care also requires a multi-pronged approach and a collaboration between different departments to render the best patient care.
A 4-year-old girl presented at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, with complaints of abdominal pain and fever. Tests revealed the presence of a 15 cm cancerous growth in the liver which necessitated surgery. A laparoscopic pediatric hepatobiliary surgery which is rarely performed in Chennai was carried out by our capable surgeons who were aided by our skilled anesthetists. The tumour was removed and the child was then put on chemotherapy. A post-surgery team made sure that no complications or infections inhibited her convalescence. The small girl is now well on her way to recovery.
Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, regarded by many from the healthcare industry as a healthcare futurist, commended the entire team for their exceptional management and successful treatment. The little girl’s family’s happiness and gratitude were a huge encouragement for our medical team who give nothing but their best every single time.
Kauvery Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Cervical cancer is the 4th most prevalent cancer in the world affecting women. It is also a cancer that can be prevented with vaccination and controlled with effective screening. Yet, there are reports that in 2023, cervical cancer cases in India exceeded 3.4 lakhs. Awareness and access to resources is the need of the hour if we are to combat cervical cancer.
Women need to be made aware of the primary and secondary prevention methods available to tackle cervical cancer. With this objective in mind, Kauvery Hospital launched the Kauvery Cervical Cancer Screening Program.
In this program, screening will be done at the hospital premises and at various community screening camps. Amber Jade, Minister of Health, Western Australia, inaugurated the program and lauded the hospital’s effort to fight cervical cancer. Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, the owner of Kauvery Hospital, who also participated in the inauguration, stressed on Kauvery Hospital’s commitment to reducing the burden of cervical cancer. He highlighted the need to provide women with access to resources and urged women to take charge of their health.