KOKRAJHAR CANCER CENTRE

28 February 2023

Kokrajhar Cancer Centre Observes World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is observed worldwide on February 4 every year to raise awareness for a cancer-free society. Aligned with the theme for this year – Close the Care Gap – Kokrajhar Cancer Centre organised awareness programmes which included engaging activities, meetings, and rally. Emphasis was laid on prevention and early detection which, in turn can help cure cancer. Dr AR Sharma - Joint Director, Health Service, Kokrajhar - was invited as the Chief Guest at the programme organised at Mallgaon HWC, under Balajan Health Block. Also, present were SDMO of Balajan Block and other district officials. A Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screening was also held for all. At Kaljhar HWC in Dotma Block, NCD screening camp and a rally was organised. The rally started from Kaljhar Duramari HWC up to Higher Secondary School. The rally, graced by Gaon Burha and other prominent personnel, witnessed a large number of participants. A meeting with Varnali Deka - Deputy Commissioner, Kokrajhar, was also held. Various aspects of cancer like diagnosis, prevention, and treatment protocol were discussed in the meeting, where emphasis was laid on early diagnosis to help cure cancer. This meeting comprehensively discussed strategies to combat the rising cancer rates. Additionally, ribbons with World Cancer Day theme were distributed. This ribbon is a symbol of unity in the battle against cancer and serves as a reminder to stay determined despite all odds.

28 October 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed at Kokrajhar Cancer Centre

On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Kokrajhar Cancer Centre organised various awareness programmes to extend support to people affected with breast cancer and to create awareness on prevention and early detection. An awareness rally was organised in collaboration with Helena and Guide Basumatary GNM School. Flagged off by Ms Varnali Deka, IAS – DC, Kokrajhar, along with Mr Aditya Bora - ADC Kokrajhar, Dr Nirmal Kumar Singha - Medical Superintendent and Dr Rajesh Kumar – Oncologist from Kokrajhar Cancer Centre – the rally aimed to educate, empower and give hope to every woman. Ms Deka addressed the media regarding the importance of early detection of breast cancer, early treatment and cure. Students from the nursing school, doctors from Kokrajhar Civil Hospital, local NGO workers and staff of Kokrajhar Cancer Centre participated in large numbers in the event. Breast Cancer is curable, if detected early. To facilitate early diagnosis, Assam Cancer Care Foundation hospitals provided free mammography for women above 45 years in the month of October. Mammography facility is available at affordable rates in all seven ACCF hospitals at Dibrugarh, Barpeta, Jorhat, Tezpur, Lakhimpur, Darrang, and Kokrajhar.

01 September 2022

Upper Assam Gets the First PET Scan Services; A Boon to Cancer Patients

PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography Scan) is a technique to detect the extent of spread of cancer and the progress & response to treatment in cancer patients. In absence of this facility, many patients had to undertake travel to faraway places and spend considerable sum of money to avail the facility and that too after a long wait. This is a critical test for efficient and accurate treatment of cancer which is now available at the Dibrugarh Cancer Center operated by the Assam Cancer Care Foundation - a joint initiative of the Government of Assam and the Tata Trusts. PET CT involves logistics management as the isotope required for the test is procured from Kolkata and brought by regular airlines under strict radiation safety precautions. The isotope has to be used on same day since it loses its efficacy due to limited half-life. With the efforts of ACCF, all the regulatory formalities have been completed as per satisfaction of the Atomic Energy Regulation Board (AERB) and PET facilities are now available in Dibrugarh for common people at most economic price. Dr Nitin Gangrade – Consultant, Nuclear Medicine at Dibrugarh Cancer Center has stated that the PET CT is latest and state-of-the-art machine available now in Dibrugarh and can perform all those tests which are regularly carried out in big cities. Dibrugarh Cancer Center has few more firsts such as first 128 Slice CT Scan which can undertake cardiac studies, a 3 Tesla MRI machine, the highest specification available in MRI technology and most modern blood component lab which is likely to start services in a few weeks. ACCF cancer center in Dibrugarh has two Linear accelerators - again first in Upper Assam and about 60 patients get the benefitted daily from these machines with practically no waiting for their turn to start the treatment. In the last four months 950 patients have received Chemotherapy, and 5800 patients have received Radiation Therapy. “It is only because of the visionary efforts of the Government of Assam in coordination with Tata Trusts, that the Dibrugarh Cancer Center is progressing at a fast pace and bringing world class cancer treatment modalities close to patients’ home and we are confident that the center would carve a niche for itself in national cancer care landscape”, said Shri Biswajit Pegu - DC Dibrugarh.

15 August 2022

75th Independence Day Celebration

Assam Cancer Care Foundation celebrated 75th Independence Day across its units at Dibrugarh, Barpeta, Tezpur, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Darrang and Kokrajhar. A ceremonial programme was organized at each location beginning with flag hoisting, followed by parade and cultural show. The highlight of the day was plantation of 75 trees in each location to mark the 75th year of Indian independence and an endeavour towards protection of the environment. The event was attended by members of respective units - doctors, nurses and staff members along with their families.