PGI TO HOLD POSTER EXHIBITION FOR CANCER AWARENESS

By 121 News Reporter

Chandigarh 30^th October:-  The Department of Radiotherapy, Regional Cancer Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh is organizing a poster exhibition on 1^st November 2014 for general public in order to increase the awareness about cancer among the people of this region. The venue of this exhibition is NEW OPD BLOCK, GROUND FLOOR. The purpose of this exhibition is to make the public aware about the common causes of cancer, the early warning signs, methods of early detection available and treatment facilities. In addition to this, volunteers from the department will interact freely with the visitors and answer their questions.  Every year, the department registers more than 5000 new cancer patients, mostly in advanced stages. As early diagnosis and treatment significantly improves the chances of cure, this exhibition will stress on screening programs and warning signs of cancer. Interested members of the public are encouraged to visit the exhibition for more information between 9:15 a.m. and 1 p.m.