Sri Ramakrishna Hospital launches cancer awareness campaign
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research (SRIOR) observed World No Tobacco Day by starting a month-long campaign from May 31 to June 30 to spread awareness about the dangers of tobacco by launching Instagram reels on their official page.
District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyaappanavar was the chief guest at the event. R. Sundar, Managing Trustee of SNR Sons Charitable Trust, along with other trust members and senior doctors from the hospital, attended the event.
The Collector launched SRIOS's 30 cancer awareness Instagram reels on different topics. In his address, Mr. Sundar said these videos were made to help people understand how tobacco harmed the body and increased the risk of cancer. The short format was designed to reach more people, especially young viewers who used social media often.
Dr. P. Guhan, Director of SRIOR, said SRIOR had effectively created awareness about cancer and the ill effects of tobacco for the past 22 years. He also added that tobacco had more than 400 harmful chemicals, including 40 to 50 substances that could cause cancer. Dr. K. Karthikesh, Surgical Oncologist at SRIOR, said the hospital would continue to create awareness and promote good health in the community.
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