05Jun 2020
Environment degradation and faulty lifestyles are leading to an increase in the cancer incidence in the country. Protecting the environment and adopting a healthy lifestyle can help prevent cancer. This was stated by Dr Vineet Talwar, Director – Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC) New Delhi, India’s premier cancer care centre.
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31May 2020
Smokers more vulnerable to severe Covid-19 infection.
Covid-19 is a disease of the respiratory system in human beings. Since lungs and respiratory tract in tobacco smokers are already compromised, the severity of Covid-19 infection in smokers, such as difficulty in breathing, is far higher than the non-smokers.
On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day Dr A K Dewan & Dr Darlong discussed the harmful effects of Tobacco Consumption
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12May 2020
Contribution of Nurses is unparalleled: Madhumita Dhall
RGCIRC celebrates International Nurses Week
To celebrate the contribution of Nursing community, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC) conducted 'International Nurses Week'.
The week-long program celebrated the work and contribution of nurses through various activities including webinars, discussions, talks, presentations, quiz etc which witnessed overwhelming participation from the entire nursing team.
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05May 2020
This is a time like no other in our lives. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to produce uncertainty, stress and trauma in our communities. By now, we have all been impacted by this virus, which has been devastating for so many. Despite the challenges we are all facing every day, this is also a time that is bringing out the best in many people—from the healthcare staff and first responders fighting on the front-lines, to the essential workers providing food, Housekeeping and other services . On behalf of RGCIRC we will like to ...
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25Apr 2020
Cancer patients need extra precaution during Covid-19 outbreak-
Cancer patients are generally immune-compromised (have low immunity) and are at higher risk of contracting an infection like Covid-19. Accordingly cancer patients should strictly observe social distancing, avoid outings as far as possible, take balanced diet and remain positive, said Dr Sudhir Rawal, Medical Director, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre.
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27Apr 2020
Lockdown को 3 मई तक बढाते हुए देश के प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी ने जिस *मोबाइल app आरोग्य सेतु को देश के हर मोबाइल में होने पर जोर दिया है,* ये एक ट्रैकिंग app है जो कोरोना को फैलने से रोकने के लिए काम करती है ! इस app क...
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07Apr 2020
Degradation of environment and changing lifestyle is leading to an increase in cancer incidence in the country. Protecting the environment and adopting a healthy lifestyle can help prevent cancer. Cancer is a largely curable disease in both adults and children if it is diagnosed early and proper treatment is taken. More than half of the cancers can be prevented in the early stages through screening.
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27Feb 2020
CME with Faridabad Menopause Society, Faridabad Obstetrics and Gynecology Society
The cancers which affect women more often are breast, cervix and ovarian cancers. These cancers can be cured if detected early. This was stated by Dr Manish Sharma, and Dr Leena Dadhwal, the two cancer experts from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC) NitiBagh, South Delhi in an interaction with large number of gynecologists from Faridabad. The event was jointly organized by Faridabad Menopause Society, Faridabad Obstetrics and...
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13Feb 2020
The Operation theaters at RGCIRC have been successfully certified by Bureau Veritas for Green OT measures.
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11Feb 2020
The Volume II, Second issue of Journal of Current Oncology has been released online. The journal issue is live now and can be accessed.
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07Feb 2020
RGCON 2020 (Hemato-Oncology Update), the 19th annual international conference of Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre was held in New Delhi from 7th - 9th February 2020 and was focused on recent advances in hematology diseases like leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, aplastic anemia and other bone marrow failure syndromes, hemophilia, sickle cell disease & thalassemia.
Renowned national and international faculty in the field of Haematology, Hemato-Oncology & stem cell transplant participated and delivered lecture...
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04Feb 2020
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide and colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer or rectal cancer, stands sixth in the most reported cancer issues in India. It’s very important to understand the early signs of cancer & take action.
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12Jan 2020
RGCIRC organized a CME in association with IMA Outer West Branch on Sunday, 12th January 2020 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi. Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Sr. Consultant – Breast Surgical Oncology delivered a lecture on Biomarkers in Breast Cancer and Dr. Jaskaran Singh Sethi, Sr. Consultant – Radiation Oncology spoke on Recent Advancements in Radiation Oncology. The CME was very well appreciated by the gathering.
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31Jan 2020
New techniques and therapies have revolutionized the breast cancer treatment making it one of the most curable of cancers. This was stated by Dr Jaskaran Sethi and Dr Pankaj Goyal, two senior consultants from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC) New Delhi. Both the cancer experts were in Kaithal to hold an interaction with large number of local physicians in a programme organized by Indian Medical Association (IMA) Kaithal on 31st January 2020
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03Jan 2020
RGCIRC has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by NDMC under the “Swachh Survekshan 2020” program. The hospital has ranked second in the Hospital category for its outstanding performance as a goodwill ambassador in the city for Swachh Bharat Mission
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