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CMC Vellore Fights Colorectal Cancer with Education
8 Apr
Summary
- CMC Vellore units organized health education programs for staff and patients.
- The campaign theme was 'Colorectal cancer: Preventable, Treatable and Beatable'.
- Exhibition, puppet show, and games educated the public on cancer awareness.
Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore marked Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with comprehensive health education initiatives. The Surgical Nursing Unit and Surgery Unit II spearheaded programs aimed at both hospital staff and individuals from surrounding rural communities.
The campaign adopted the empowering theme, 'Colorectal cancer: Preventable, Treatable and Beatable.' Educational sessions were dedicated to detailing crucial aspects such as the known risk factors associated with colorectal cancer and the recommended screening protocols for early detection.
Further enhancing public understanding, an exhibition was organized and inaugurated by CMC's Medical Superintendent, I. Rajesh. This display featured banners that clearly outlined how to identify the signs of colorectal cancer, its associated risk factors, diagnostic methods, and effective screening strategies.
Adding an interactive and memorable element, a puppet show was presented to illustrate colorectal cancer and its prevention. Additionally, games like picture connection, jumbled words, and word puzzles were incorporated, serving as both entertaining and educational tools that attracted significant participation from the public, staff, students, and patients.
