BARPETA CANCER CENTRE

28 February 2023

Awareness Programme organised on World Cancer Day, 2023 at Barpeta

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 – Barpeta Cancer Centre organised a rally with the aim to raise awareness on early detection, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Dr Ramen Talukdar - Principal, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, Barpeta - inaugurated the rally and addressed the participants. He shared his valuable insights on importance of Word Cancer Day and appreciated the contribution of health staff of Barpeta centre. He was accompanied by Dr Partha Pratim Baruah, Superintendent, FAAMCH; Dr Ridipta Shekhar Das; Mr Rajib Medhi - District Programme Manager, NHM Barpeta; and Mr Mujamil Haque - District Programme, NHM, Barpeta. The rally, starting from Barpeta Cancer Centre to Jania Road Tiniali, witnessed about 150 participants. They distributed pamphlets to educate people on how to detect early signs and symptoms of cancer, and where to seek help. With unparallel zeal and enthusiasm of the participants, the initiative was an impactful and praise-worthy step towards spreading cancer awareness and promoting the importance of noticing early signs, treatment, and precautions.

28 October 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed at Barpeta Cancer Centre

On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Barpeta Cancer Centre organised various awareness programmes to extend support to people affected with breast cancer and to create awareness on prevention and early detection. At Mandia Development block office, an awareness session was organised with District Social Welfare Anganawadi workers in the presence of Child Development Project Officer (CDPO). In the session, participants were explained about the signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention measures and self-examination techniques of breast cancer. A screening camp was also organised at ACCF kiosk where eligible beneficiaries had availed the facility. Awareness sessions were also held in Dongra Village Panchayat office with Self-help group / village organization members; at Sila Village with Anganawadi workers and supervisor of Barpeta block Social Welfare Department. 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.