CME dwells on radiation therapy in cancer treatment

Tribune News Service

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Amritsar, December 24

As many as 30 doctors from the city attended a CME (Continuing Medical Education) on Radiation therapy in cancer treatment at a hotel here on Thursday. The CME was organised by Max Hospital, Mohali in association with Manav Adhikar Sangharsh Committee.

Speaking during the Continuing Medical Education, Dr Sajal Kakkar, associate director of radiation oncology at Max said that cancer is a growing disease burden in India and worldwide and one of the leading causes of mortality in the country.

At present, there are more than a million cancer cases in India and 25.3 lakh new cases of cancer are estimated to occur by 2025, he informed.

However, numerous advancements in cancer care and early detection can significantly improve the outcome of the disease. Majority of our population is not able to avail the benefits of these advancements due to lack of knowledge and myths associated with the disease, he said.

He further said the radiation therapy plays a pivotal role in the treatment of cancer. Approximately, two-third of cancer patients need radiation therapy during the course of the disease.