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Nursing Day Celebration 2021

Nurses are the cutting edge of battling the ongoing pandemic, making the most of their calibre and providing selfless care, said Lt Col Madhumita Dhall, Director Nursing at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC) on the occasion of Nurses Day Celebration. RGCIRC celebrated Nurses Day 2021 through various activities such as lamp lighting, a pledge taking ceremony and a webinar. The Florence Nightingale pledge was taken by all the nurses across all the wards administered by respective incharges.

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World Health Day 2021

World Health Day 2021 - Inputs on benefits of screening & early detection were shared by the experts.

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Certificate of appreciation : Swachh Sarvekshan 2021

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center, Rohini, has stood first for the outstanding performance as a good will ambassador in the "Swachh Bharat Mission" and has been awarded the certificate of appreciation.

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Only my health : World Cancer Day 2021

Cancer, also known as malignancy is an abnormal growth of cells that can develop in any part of your body including breast, skin, lung, kidney, colon, prostate and even inside your mouth. Read more to understand Oral Cancer better

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Navodaya Times : Cervical Cancer Awareness

Cervical cancer is a cancer that occurs in the cervix, which is the lower and outer part of the uterus, commonly called as the “mouth of the uterus”. Different strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), play a major role in initiating most cervical cancers. One can reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer by undergoing various available screening tests and receiving a vaccine that protects against these strains of the HPV infection.

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Higher allocation for Preventive Healthcare needed in the Budget- Inputs shared by Mr D.S. Negi, IAS (Retd.), CEO, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre

India is one of the youngest nations with over 60% population under the age of 35 years. However the disease burden is quite acute. Especially lifestyle induced illnesses are taking a heavy toll. We would expect the Government to apportion larger funds towards preventive health and wellness segments

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Targeted therapy : a boon for lung cancer patients

Lung cancer treatment has changed dramatically in the last decade with the emergence of an era of personalised medicine. New treatment options are available that are more precise and customized according to subtype and molecular alterations detected in individual patients.

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Media Coverage on Headache

Headache could be a sign of stress or common medical disorders such as migraine, anxiety, etc. However, it could also be a symptom of life-threatening underlying disease like a brain tumour, said Dr Ishwar Chandra Premsagar, Chief of Neuro and Spine, Oncology Services, RGCIRC, New Delhi.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer is by far the most common cancer in women worldwide. A panel of top notch oncologists from different specialties at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC) including Dr. D.C. Doval, Dr Rajeev Kumar and Dr. Kundan Singh Chufal shared insights on advancements in treatment of breast cancer and the need to create awareness.

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Media Coverage on COVID 19 Mortality in Cancer Patients

Hospital highlights higher COVID-19 fatality rate in cancer patients

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Media Coverage on Childhood Cancer

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Interview of Dr. Nitin Bansal on how doctors are dealing with virus

As doctors continue to fight against the pandemic as frontline warriors. The Daily Guardian talks to some of them to know how they are maintaining a healthy work-life balance

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Sarcoma Awareness Month

Dr. Manish Pruthi, Consultant Musculoskeletal Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Institute & Research Centre, told IANSlife : "A sarcoma is a rare kind of cancer. Sarcomas are different from the much more common carcinoma because they happen in a different kind of tissue. Sarcoma grow in connective tissue - cells that connect or support other kinds of tissue in your body. These tumors are most common in the bones, muscles tendons, cartilage, nerve and blood vessels of your arms and legs, but they can also happen in other areas of your body.

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Interview of Mr. J.P. Dwivedi (CIO) on RGCIRC Leverages Digital Health to Combat Covid Crisis

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC) has deployed a patient app ‘RGCI Care,’ a telemedicine application to reduce visits by patients, a Virtual Tumor Board and e-meetings through videoconferencing. JP Dwivedi, Chief Information Officer, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, speaks about the various digital health initiatives introduced in the times of the pandemic.

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Interview of Dr. Rawal on “New therapies Revolutionizing Cancer Care in India “ (Business Standard)

New therapies are not only making cancer cure easier and faster but improving the quality of life while leaving least detrimental effect on the body. Excerpts from an interview with DR SUDHIR KUMAR RAWAL, Medical Director and Chief of Genito-Uro Surgical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC) in which he also answered queries pertaining to Covid and special precautions to be taken by cancer patients.

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