Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, has launched an art expo ‘Canvas of Hope’ an initiative aimed at raising awareness about bladder cancer, through art. The art expo is in association with Merck Speciality Pvt Ltd.
The hospital boasts of the latest technology that helps in detecting bladder cancer, called the Urinary Fluorescent Flow Cytometry (UFFC) technology. “Very few centres in India have the technology and Kauvery Hospital is one among them,” said a statement from the hospital.
Bladder cancer is the 11th most common cancer worldwide and the 17th most common malignancy in India. “The major risk factors for Bladder Cancer are smoking, exposure to chemicals, family history of cancer and chronic bladder conditions. Awareness is on the lower side, thus we are talking about it through the powerful medium of art. Through this program, we hope to educate the public about the importance of early detection and treatment, as well as provide hope and support to those affected by this disease. The event will also highlight the various effective treatment modalities available for patients, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy,” said Dr A.N.Vaidhyswaran – Director of Radiation Oncology.
The launch event, held at the hospital was graced by artist Kalaimamani Trotsky Marudhu. The event showcases artworks by students of a leading university, highlighting their creative interpretations of urinary bladder cancer and its impact.
