PSG College of Nursing along with the PSG Institute of Oncology observed “World Cancer Day” on 4th February, 2020 in the premises of PSG Super Specialty Hospitals. Dr. T Balaji, Project Director, PSG Institute of Oncology said in the press note that palliative care is catching up the trend in the management of cancer, the health care professionals must educate and be the part of family unit with the aim to say that early diagnosis saves lives.
Dr. A Jayasudha, Principal of PSG College of Nursing addressed the gathering and motivated the public on the theme and to par take in the cancer awareness campaign with Butterfly initiative to be the support in defeating the illness. The Oncologists, Dr. Madhulika, Dr Mohan, Dr Rumesh Chandar, Gnanajothi, Asst Professor, Vihasini, Counsellor guided the students. Prof. Leena Francis, HOD, Fundamentals of Nursing explained about the need for an awareness on cancer among the people and different cancer ribbon colors for various types of cancer.
III year B.Sc Nursing students had put up posters, video, PPT and pamphlets and created awareness about Oral cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colon Cancer, Blood Cancer and Lung Cancer. They explained about the causes, risk factors, diagnostic evaluations, signs and symptoms, management and prevention. Common folks joined with the PSG Nursing students and members of PSG Institute of Oncology, and interacted with them.