ShardaCare - Healthcity organised a Free Comprehensive Cancer Screening Camp at its hospital premises in Greater Noida. The initiative brought together specialists from oncology to promote cancer awareness, encourage appropriate screening and improve access to specialist consultations.
The camp offered free consultations in medical, surgical and radiation oncology. The patients also received free screening facilities through PSA Testing, Pap smear, and breast cancer screening. On various diagnostics, patients also availed special discounts on FDG-PET Scans and cancer marker tests.
Dr. Anindya Mukherjee, Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology, ShardaCare - Healthcity, said, “Cancer treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach, with the choice of treatment guided by the type of cancer, its stage and the patient’s overall condition. Medical oncology plays a key role in this process, with options such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy considered wherever appropriate. Through this camp, we encouraged patients to understand their diagnosis and explore treatment options suited to their individual needs.”
Dr. Anil Thakwani, Director & Head – Radiation Oncology, ShardaCare - Healthcity, said, “Radiation therapy can play a curative role in several cancers, including certain Stage II and Stage III cancers, depending on the cancer type, its extent and the overall treatment plan. In selected cases, it may be used as the primary treatment or combined with surgery and other therapies to improve outcomes. In this camp, we aimed to help people understand that cancer treatment options have advanced significantly and cancer can be cured when detected at an early stage.”
Dr. Hemkant Verma, Senior Consultant & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology, ShardaCare - Healthcity, said, “Taking the first step towards cancer screening can make a meaningful difference by helping people identify concerns that need further medical attention. Through this camp, we encouraged patients not to ignore unusual symptoms and to seek advice from specialists without fear or hesitation. Women were also encouraged to discuss breast health and appropriate screening, including mammography.”
Focusing on prostate cancer awareness, Dr. Malay Nandy, Senior Director & Head – Medical Oncology, ShardaCare - Healthcity, said, “A cancer diagnosis can raise several questions about the disease, its progression and the treatment journey ahead. This camp helped patients understand their diagnosis, the purpose of recommended investigations and the available treatment approaches. We aimed to make specialist guidance more accessible and encourage patients to discuss their concerns, clarify doubts and understand the importance of following an appropriate care plan.”
Highlighting the role of surgery in cancer treatment, Dr. Praveen Mendiratta, Director & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology, ShardaCare - Healthcity, said, “Surgery is an important treatment option for several cancers, particularly when the tumour can be removed safely and effectively. The decision to operate depends on the type and stage of cancer, its location and the patient’s overall health. Through this camp, we encouraged participants to seek specialist evaluation in a timely.
Dr Sanjeev Kumar Tuli, Associate Director – Surgical Oncology, ShardaCare – Healthcity, said, “Fear and uncertainty can sometimes lead people to postpone surgery. By bringing specialists and selected screening services together, this camp aimed to help participants discuss their concerns, understand available options and seek further evaluation when required.”
