GEM HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES CANCER GUIDANCE PROGRAM
GEM HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES CANCER GUIDANCE PROGRAM
“This new initiative marking “World Cancer Day” will be available to the patients throughout the month
Chennai, 4th February 2023: GEM Hospital, India’s premier Gastroenterology, laparoscopic and Robotic surgery hospital launches the much needed free “Cancer Guidance Program” for the patients to successfully win their battle against cancer. This initiative will help cancer patients get valuable advice and guidance from the experienced team of doctors from GEM Hospital at free of cost.
Going by the theme for World Cancer Day (2022-2024) which falls on 4th February – ‘Close the Care Gap’, GEM Hospital is taking every step possible to close the gap in cancer care and to create a cancer-free world.
During the Cancer Guidance Program, our panel of experts will provide the necessary advice and guidance for cancer patients in each and every stage of the treatment process. Our panel of experts includes Cancer Surgeons, Radiologist, Medical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist and Pathologist. The only objective of this expert’s panel is to persist with a holistic approach in handling each and every cancer patient.
Commenting on the new initiative, Dr. C. Palanivelu, Founder-Chairman, GEM Hospitals said, “In the current scenario Cancer is seen as a deadly disease and there are patients who are scared to undergo the treatment because of the pain and side effects they face during the process. But, the advancement in science & technology has definitely given hope to the doctors and patients. We strongly believe these kinds of programs will instill confidence and courage in cancer patients to go through the process of treatment bravely”.
Speaking about the Cancer Guidance Program, Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director - GEM Hospital said, “I hope that this program will help to create awareness among the people that Cancer is no more a deadly disease. We can overcome it if we don’t ignore the warning signs, take necessary tests, take vaccine when needed and approach the right doctors at the right time”.
Cancer patients can take prior appointments to avail this free guidance program from GEM Doctors Team.
Contact: +91 9710650711
Date: Till 28th February 2023
Time: From 9.00AM to 4.00PM
Venue: GEM Hospital, 227/2c, MGR Road, Perungudi, Chennai
About GEM Hospitals:
GEM Hospital is India’s premier Gastroenterology and laparoscopic speciality hospital. GEM Hospital has its presence in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, Thrissur & Chennai. Pioneering laparoscopic surgeon Dr. C. Palanivelu is the founder of GEM Hospital. He was the first to introduce laparoscopic key hole surgery in south India. He has been instrumental for development of many innovative techniques in laparoscopic surgery and spreading laparoscopic surgery amongst the masses.
GEM Hospital focuses mainly on the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases (including GI cancers, liver transplantation and obesity) and laparoscopic surgeries. GEM was the first to include the concept of organ based specialization to provide much superior outcomes. This includes specialities like Upper GI Surgery (Stomach & Oesophagus), Colorectal Surgery (Small & large intestines), Hepatobiliary surgery (liver & pancreas), Bariatric surgery (obesity & diabetes), Interventional endoscopy, Liver transplantation etc. It also has advanced treatment facilities in the speciality including da Vinci Robotic surgery, 4K/3D laparoscopy, Advanced Truebeam Radiotherapy, Comprehensive Obesity and Liver transplant departments. GEM Hospital is also the only hospital to perform liver transplant using the laparoscopic technique.
