30-04-2025
Hospital launches oral cancer awareness initiative
GVN Riverside Hospital, in association with Merck Specialties, has launched a campaign in Tiruchi called 'Two-Minute Action for Oral Cancer Protection' to mark Head and Neck Cancer awareness month on Wednesday.
Through this initiative, with the hashtag #ActAgainstOralCancer, patients who are visiting hospitals, can also activate their self check-up where mirrors will be strategically placed in the waiting areas.
The campaign was inaugurated by GVN Riverside's head of Oncology Arun Seshachalam, in the presence of consultant radiation oncologist L. Sofia Rajesh; consultant surgical oncologist, Pradeep; consultant head and neck surgeon Ronald Anto and other officials.
In his inaugural address, Dr. Seshachalam said the campaign was aimed at highlighting the importance of a quick monthly self-check. 'It requires just two minutes in front of a mirror to make a difference. Early-stage diagnosis means faster, more effective treatment and a much better chance of recovery,' he said.
Dr. Rajesh advised members of the public to check for white or red patches in the mouth, ulcers that don't heal within two weeks and unusual bleeding or loose teeth.
