LAKHIMPUR CANCER CENTRE

28 February 2023

Lakhimpur Facility Observes World Cancer Day 2023

World Cancer Day is observed worldwide on February 4 every year to raise awareness for a cancer-free society. Aligned with the theme for this year – Close the Care Gap, Lakhimpur Cancer Centre organised various events in collaboration with National Health Mission, National Service Scheme, and National Cadet Corps in North Lakhimpur. The objective of the event was to raise cancer awareness, and to educate people about warning signs and precautions of the disease. The event was attended by Dr Biman Chandra Chetia – Principal, Lakhimpur College; Ranjan Bora (Academic) and Banikant Konwar (Administrative) – Vice-Principals; Bipul Saikia – NSS Coordinator; Dr Jatin Medak; Dr Tarun Kumar Deuri; Dr Dhiren Saikia – Faculties; students of the college and personnel from the Lakhimpur facility. A health camp was also organised by the District Health Society in collaboration with the Lakhimpur Cancer Centre to provide comprehensive healthcare services. Dr Jagdish Goswami - District Tuberculosis and AIDS Officer, spoke on causes of cancer, its prevention, and the facilities available at the Lakhimpur Cancer Centre. He said, “cancer cases are on the rise mostly due to consumption of tobacco, unchecked and constant exposure to industrial and vehicle pollution etc.” He also added that practicing simple habits like adequate sleep, intake of nutritious diet, and regular physical exercise can minimize the threat. This was followed by an inspiring testimony by Mira Das, Associate Professor - Hindi Department, Lakhimpur Girl's College. Ms Das – who is a cancer survivor - delivered an insightful speech and encouraged the participants to maintain a healthy lifestyle by taking necessary precautions. The event was a great success, with over 400 participants making a crucial impact in raising cancer awareness and motivating people to combat the disease fearlessly. The highlight of the event was a cancer awareness rally by the students of North Lakhimpur College, which was joined by the teachers and staff of Lakhimpur College, staff of NHM, and Lakhimpur Cancer Centre. Regular check-ups, leading a healthy lifestyle, and spreading awareness about cancer can make a significant difference. The Lakhimpur Cancer Centre's efforts to spread awareness about cancer and provide medical facilities are an excellent example of how institutions can work together to bring about a positive change.

28 October 2022

Lakhimpur Cancer Centre Organises Breast Cancer Awareness Programmes

Lakhimpur Cancer Centre organised awareness programmes to extend support to people affected with breast cancer and to create awareness on prevention and early detection on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. An awareness programme was organized in collaboration with Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM) at Boginadi Development Block. A walkathon was organized which witnessed huge participation including CDPO Lakhimpur, CDPO Telahi, Self-Help Groups, Village Organizations and ACCF members. Various activities were also organised at Niz laluk, Koronabari development block. In the event, breast cancer survivor Dr Prof. Mira Das (Lakhimpur Girls College - Hindi Department) spoke on the occasion and shared her experience - signs and symptoms and encouraged to never give up and fight back breast cancer. People participated in large numbers and had benefitted from the awareness programmes. Breast Cancer is curable, if detected early. To facilitate early diagnosis, Assam Cancer Care Foundation hospitals provided free mammography for women above 45 years in the month of October. Mammography facility is available at affordable rates in all seven ACCF hospitals at Dibrugarh, Barpeta, Jorhat, Tezpur, Lakhimpur, Darrang, and Kokrajhar.

01 September 2022

Upper Assam Gets the First PET Scan Services; A Boon to Cancer Patients

PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography Scan) is a technique to detect the extent of spread of cancer and the progress & response to treatment in cancer patients. In absence of this facility, many patients had to undertake travel to faraway places and spend considerable sum of money to avail the facility and that too after a long wait. This is a critical test for efficient and accurate treatment of cancer which is now available at the Dibrugarh Cancer Center operated by the Assam Cancer Care Foundation - a joint initiative of the Government of Assam and the Tata Trusts. PET CT involves logistics management as the isotope required for the test is procured from Kolkata and brought by regular airlines under strict radiation safety precautions. The isotope has to be used on same day since it loses its efficacy due to limited half-life. With the efforts of ACCF, all the regulatory formalities have been completed as per satisfaction of the Atomic Energy Regulation Board (AERB) and PET facilities are now available in Dibrugarh for common people at most economic price. Dr Nitin Gangrade – Consultant, Nuclear Medicine at Dibrugarh Cancer Center has stated that the PET CT is latest and state-of-the-art machine available now in Dibrugarh and can perform all those tests which are regularly carried out in big cities. Dibrugarh Cancer Center has few more firsts such as first 128 Slice CT Scan which can undertake cardiac studies, a 3 Tesla MRI machine, the highest specification available in MRI technology and most modern blood component lab which is likely to start services in a few weeks. ACCF cancer center in Dibrugarh has two Linear accelerators - again first in Upper Assam and about 60 patients get the benefitted daily from these machines with practically no waiting for their turn to start the treatment. In the last four months 950 patients have received Chemotherapy, and 5800 patients have received Radiation Therapy. “It is only because of the visionary efforts of the Government of Assam in coordination with Tata Trusts, that the Dibrugarh Cancer Center is progressing at a fast pace and bringing world class cancer treatment modalities close to patients’ home and we are confident that the center would carve a niche for itself in national cancer care landscape”, said Shri Biswajit Pegu - DC Dibrugarh.

15 August 2022

75th Independence Day Celebration

Assam Cancer Care Foundation celebrated 75th Independence Day across its units at Dibrugarh, Barpeta, Tezpur, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Darrang and Kokrajhar. A ceremonial programme was organized at each location beginning with flag hoisting, followed by parade and cultural show. The highlight of the day was plantation of 75 trees in each location to mark the 75th year of Indian independence and an endeavour towards protection of the environment. The event was attended by members of respective units - doctors, nurses and staff members along with their families.

06 August 2022

Completion of 100 days

Lakhimpur Cancer Centre organised an event on completion of 100 days of it's service since inauguration by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 28th April 2022. The event was attended by dignitaries- Deputy Commissioner Shri Sumit Sattavan, Principal of Lakhimpur Medical College, Dr Anup Das, Joint Director of Health Service, Dr Jagadish Goswami and Senior officials from Assam Cancer Care Foundation. All the dignitaries have shown available services in the hospital and they appreciate the efforts of Lakhimpur Cancer Centre in treatment of Cancer patients.