Chennai: Gem Hospital recently inaugurated ‘Dr. Palanivelu’s Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery Centre’ and ‘Centre of Excellence in Esophagus Cancer Surgery’.
R G Chandramogan, CEO and managing director, Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., inaugurated the centres here.
A press release said, to mark the occasion of World Cancer Day which falls on 4 February, an exclusive 24×7 cancer helpline (Mobile No: 9500200600 and Email [email protected]) was also launched to address the problems of all cancer patients.
Dr C Palanivelu, founder and chairman, Gem Hospitals said, “Esophageal Cancer is the fourth most common cancer related deaths in India. Since the symptoms are vague, most cases are identified only at a very advanced stage. GEM Hospital is taking necessary steps to create awareness on cancer among public for early detection and treatment”.