News
Public awareness on Cancer, Health issues- College of Surgeons
View(s):Raising awareness among the public on important Health issues including Cancer, and the dangers associated with seeking medical treatment from unqualified practitioners, will be among the highlights at several upcoming events organised by the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka.
Dr Gamini Goonetilleke speaking at the briefing
Among the events will be a photography exhibition as well as a Walk to educate the public on Cancer and disease prevention, said College of Surgeons President, Prof Kamal I. Deen.
“Cancer awareness, early detection as prevention” is the theme of the four-hour Walk which will take place Sunday, June 28, starting at 7 am from the College of Surgeons’ head office at 7, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7.
Among the participants will be Medical personnel from the tri-forces as well as Medical students and practising Surgeons.
“Cancers form the bulk of surgeries we undertake and these conditions are preventable if identified in the initial stages,” Prof Deen said.
“The photography exhibition at the same venue on June 28 and 29, will feature a collection of photographs of rare medical conditions, surgeries and injuries caused by accidents collected over a span of 30 years,” said Organising Committee Chairman and College of Surgeons’ Past President, Dr Gamini Goonetilleke said.
“Photographs of medical mishaps caused by doctors without proper qualifications too will be on display, in order to educate the public on the dangers of seeking medical treatment from unqualified practitioners,” he said.
He said that the images of Cancers displayed is to convey the message that, if small symptoms of Cancers are ignored, they could lead to spread of a cancer and eventual death.
He also said trauma too is a serious case where, of the over 800,000 victims admitted, only six died from road accidents daily.
“Advance Level students wishing to pursue a Medical career and Medical students are encouraged to visit the exhibition,” he added.
Cancer survivors, as well as their family members are especially invited to participate in the Walk. Special arrangements have been made for Cancer survivors participating in the walk.