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| Approved by National Board of Examination Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt of India for the following D.N.B. courses. |
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Telemedicine |
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| KMC Telemedicine services was inaugurated by His Excellency The President of India Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam on September 24, 2006 at Muthuveerakandiyampatti. |
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Peripheral Clinics |
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| KMC hospital has started its primary care clinic at viralimalai in the name of KMC Family Hospital on 07.09.07. Shri.K.N..Ramajayam, Managing Director of Janani Exports and Granites presided the Inauguration function and lit the Kuthuvizhakku. |
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KIMS |
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| The Vice – Chancellor of Bharathidasan University Prof.C.Thangamuthu inaugurated six paramedical courses namely Diploma courses in Medical Imaging Technology. |
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KMC Cancer Institute |
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KMC Cancer Institute was inaugurated on September 2004 by the Union Finance Minister Shri.P.Chidambaram.
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We, at KMC Cancer Institute, follow the American Cancer society screening guidelines. After complete evaluation and staging, all cancer patients are submitted to the Tumour Board, which includes Surgical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Medical Oncologist, Chemotherapist, Surgical Gastroenterologist, Gynaecologist and Oncopathologist. On their recommendation the best treatment is decided and executed at affordable cost |
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Shri. P. Chithambaram, Union Finance Minister visited Radiotherapy unit at  cancer institute. |
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Honourable President of India Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam appreciates the service of KMC Cancer Institute |
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At , Cancer surgeries like Wertheim Hysterectomy, Radical Neck dissection, Composite Resection, Mastectomy, Oesophagectomy, Radical Gastrectomy, Abdomino perineal resection for colorectal tumours, Pneumonectomy, Soft tissue sarcoma and Bone tumour excisions, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatograph (ERCP) stenting, glioma excisions, renaltumor excisions, skull base surgeries, etc. are done with utmost care. Reconstruction and rehabilitation are also taken care at our institute for all the major cancer resection. Various flap procedures following radical surgery in Head and Neck region are done routinely at our centre.
Chemotherapy for all solid tumours and blood cancers are given at affordable cost with excellent patient compliance.
We are running free cancer counselling & consultation services on every Thursday afternoon. Separate clinics for pain and palliative care are available and follow WHO guidelines.
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| Surgical Oncology |
| Headed by an experienced surgical Oncologist, Cancer surgeries like Wertheim Hysterectomy, Radical Neck dissection, Composite Resection, Mastectomy, Oesophagectomy, Radical Gastrectomy, Abdomino perineal resection for colorectal tumours, Pneumonectomy, Soft tissue sarcoma and Bone tumour excisions, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatograph (ERCP) stenting, glioma excisions, renaltumor excisions, skull base surgeries, etc. are done with utmost care. Reconstruction and rehabilitation are also taken care at our institute for all the major cancer resection. Various flap procedures following radical surgery in Head and Neck region are done routinely at our centre. |
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| Radiation Oncology & Medical Oncology |
| This department offers comprehensive cancer care by providing: |
- Cancer screening and early detection.
- Cancer counseling
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Pain and Palliative care
- Awareness campaigns
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| 1. Cancer Screening Camp |
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| Shri.A.Pappa Sundaram with Dr.S.Chandrakumar M.D., Managing Director of KMC, Dr.P.Kalaiarasan M.D., President of IMA, Manapparai in the venue of Cancer Screening camp at Manaparai and the gathering of public at the camp site. |
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| 2. Cancer Counseling |
| We run free cancer counseling services every Thursday afternoon. |
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| 3. Radiotherapy |
| Our experienced Radiation Oncologists, plan precise treatments with CT films / X-ray films and after exact calculations by our physicist , treatment is delivered by the Telecobalt Theratron Phoenix machine. Laser positioning and immobilization using Orifit masks are routinely practiced. We strive in achieving precision and perfection in all our treatment sessions. We plan to upgrade the facilities by addition of HDR Brachy therapy and Dual energy Linear Accelerator, both of which are in the offing. |
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| 4. Chemotherapy |
| Chemotherpy is used in our institute in Neo-Adjuvant, Concurrent and Adjuvant settings. A dedicated oncology ward with 26 beds caters to our patients. The oncology staff nurses are trained in adminitering all types of chemotherapy for both haematological malignancies and solid tumors. Day care regimens as also complicated 3 or 5 day regimens are given with utmost patient care and comfort. |
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| 5. Pain and Palliative Care |
| Pain and palliative care clinics which follow WHO guidelines are run for providing a good quality of life to the terminally ill patient. |
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| 6. Cancer Awareness Campaigns |
| “ Prevention is better than cure “ – it is said. KMC , as a part of its effort to augment this statement, conducts cancer awareness campaigns regularly, against social evils like tobacco and alcohol. Last year CAN – WIN movement was organized (see caption of photo). |
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| Cancer and Cardiac Awareness Programme |
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| Dr.N.Senthil Kumar M.D.D.N.B., & Dr.V.Sarada M.D.,(Path) at a Cancer & Cardiac awareness Programme. |
Rally was organized to commemorate 'World No Tobacco Day' |
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| KMC Cancer Institute has launched the ‘‘CAN – WIN’ movement to fight against cancer by creating cancer awareness among public.To propogate this ‘Can – Win’ movement, a Mega Musical Nite has been organized with the famous playback singers Padmasri.Dr.S.P.Balasubrahmaniam and Padmasri.Dr.Smt.K.S.Chithra on June 2006. During the programme Dr.Smt.K.S.Chitra and TV fame Mr.Abdul Hameed visited all the patients at KMC Cancer Institute and encouraged them. Melody Queen’s presence cheers thecancer patients. |
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Padmasri.Dr.S.P.Balasubrahmaniam and Padmasri.Dr.Smt.K.S.Chithra performing at the music programme where 15000 people had gathered. Documentary about preventive and curative measures of cancer was presented during the programme. |
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| KMC ‘s initiative on World No Tobacco Day to counsel the Public |
| This year on 31st May 2007, we at KMC, took a initiative to counsel the public against use of tobacco and related products, the occasion being WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY. |
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Dr.S.P.Srinivas M.D.R.T., Radiation Oncologist flagged off and led the rally. |
A portion of the volunteers who participated in the awareness rally, with Dr.S.P.Srinivas M.D.R.T., Radiation Oncologist (left side). |
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| On this day 31 may 2007, being World No Tobacco Day, KMC cancer institute took the initiative to spread the awareness of ill effects of tobacco to the public. The rally was flagged off by the Radiation Oncologist Dr.S.P.Srinivas. To give awareness the hospital staff divided themselves into 8 groups of 10 members each and carried placards, counseling cards, pamphlets and collection bins to prominent places in Trichy which included Puthur, Woraiyur, Thillainagar, Gandhi Market, Teppakulam, Chatram bus stand, Srirangam, Junction, Central bus stand, Court, Cantonment and Thiruvanaikovil talked to the public regarding the ill effects of tobacco & smoking. They gave suggestions and ideas to help the public stop their tobacco habit. They motivated the willing people to drop their tobacco products like cigarette, gutkha and beedis into the collection bin that they carried, and made them take an oath to stop the tobacco habit. About 250 members of the public were willing to stop the habit and dropped their tobacco products into the bin. The public were issued counseling card to get free counseling against tobacco use. This programme is being conducted every THURSDAY between 3 pm and 5 pm at KMC Cancer Institute. Anyone who is willing to withdraw from their tobacco habit can visit KMC cancer institute counseling centre and benefit from discontinuation of the ill effects of tobacco. |
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| Message from ‘dream world’ for a healthy life - “World Cancer Day” - an awareness campaign |
KMC Cancer Institute organised a programme on the World Cancer Day on 4th February 2008 by the popular Cine stars to propagate the Awareness of Cancer to the Society.
Actors Swarnamalya, Vijay Adhiraj, Brinda Das, Raj Kamal and Latha Rao restated the advices about Cancer for the Public at the World Cancer Day awareness campaign conducted by KMC Cancer Institute. They insisted on early detection and healthy lifestyle that would keep cancer at bay. The actors met Cancer Patients undergoing treatment at KMC Cancer Hospital and had a Chat with them.
Later in the day, an awareness programme was organized by KMC Cancer Institute. The Inspector General of Police I.Raja presided over the function. Addressing the gathering, Central Zone IG I.Raja stressed for a concerted efforts from all fronts to check the increase in number of persons suffering from Cancer.
Ms.Brindha Das Called on people to go in for annual medical check up.
For a happy and healthy living, Ms.Swarnamalya’s suggestions were yoga and meditation. “Live closer to nature and keep a watch on your health periodically.” Cancer patients must fight the ailment with confidence and believe in cure, she said.
Mr.Vijay Adhiraj called upon the cancer survivors for creating awareness among the public. He stressed for the need to remove misconceptions about Cancer among public.
Dr.Ravi Iyengar, Surgical oncologist, observed that of the nine lakh cancer patients, only 20 per cent receive treatment at appropriate time. Late diagnoses increase complications and decrease the probability of living, he said.
Dr.S.Chandrakumar, Managing Director of KMC hospital said that the Hospital has planned to conduct Cancer awareness campaign in 100 villages in the next three years. The KMC would soon begin a hospice centre for patients with chronic cancer, Dr.T.Senthilkumar, Medical Director announced at the programme. Cancer survivors and their relatives got on to stage to narrate how they battled out of cancer. |
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Actors Swarnamalya, Brindha Das, Latha Rao, Raj Kamal, Vijay Adhiraj were interacting with the Cancer patients & cheering up them. They all restated the advices for the Public at the World Cancer Day awareness campaign conducted by KMC Cancer Institute on 04th February 2008. |
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On the Cancer Day, Actor Vijay Adhiraj is offering a flower to a little boy, surviving with cancer. Actors Brindha Das, Latha Rao along with Dr.Ravi Iyengar, Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Dr.S.P.Srinivas, Consultant Radiation Oncologist & Chemotherapist are seen. |
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Actors Brindha Das, Swarnamalya and Latha Rao interacting with a cancer patient. Dr.Ravi Iyengar, Consultant Surgical Oncologist is also seen. |
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In the World Cancer Day programme organised by KMC hospital at Seahorse Hospital on 04th February 2008 evening, dignitaries on the dias (from left to right); Dr.S.P.Srinivasan, Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Dr.Ravi Iyengar, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Dr.T.Senthil Kumar Medical Director, Dr.S.Chandra Kumar, Managing Director, Actor Swarnamalya, & Mrs.I.Raja, Actors Vijay Adhiraj, Brindha Das, Raj Kamal, and Latha Rao were listening to the speech of Chief Guest of the programme Mr.I.Raja, Inspector General of Police.
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