People forced to go to private hospitals
Hopeful patients coming to government hospitals for tests are facing a tough time as these hospitals either do not have the equipment or the devices are defunct. As a result, they are referred to other government hospitals that have the necessary equipment.
However, in some cases, patients are forced to shell out ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 for tests at private hospitals.
Since poor patients across the State visit hospitals in Hyderabad, doctors said that there is an urgent need to address the issue.
Some of the hospitals, which specifically attend to organ issues, too, lack crucial equipment. The Government General and Chest Hospital does not have CT scan, and Ultrasound equipment.
Caring for children with cancer
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Focus is always on creating a cheerful hospital ambience for young patients, say doctors
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Focus is always on creating a cheerful hospital ambience for young patients, say doctors
Being diagnosed with cancer is a shock that most adults fail to immediately come to terms with. So, how does one explain it to a child detected with the deadly disease?
On International Childhood Cancer Day, observed on February 15, oncologists and counsellors shared how they break the news to children and other aspects.
The news is conveyed to children only if they are aged above 12 years, based on their understanding capabilities and parents’ consent, said doctors from MNJ Institute of Oncology Regional Cancer Centre, Red Hills. Oncologists at other hospitals also said young children are generally spared the tragic news. In any case, however, doctors and counsellors explain the situation first to the parents.
Screening camps, walks, bike rallies mark World Cancer Day
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On World Cancer Day, government and private hospitals in Telangana held a series of programmes, including walks and bike rallies, to generate awareness about the disease.
MNJ Institute of Oncology Regional Cancer Centre organised a walk on Thursday, during which effigies of tobacco products were burnt. Director Dr. N. Jayalatha said that they have explained the consequences of using tobacco products to owners of pan shops and customers there, as part of the programme.
Essay writing competitions were also held for cancer patients and doctors there. The topic given to patients was their journey through cancer, problems faced during treatment, and what do they intend to do after recovery. Doctors were asked to write about issues faced while treating cancer patients during COVID-19.