VS Hospitals hosted a Celebration event for Cancer survivors named "HOPE"
- A session that showcased the strength of modern medicine and the power of human will.
- An event to guide patients and spread awareness on cancer.
Chennai,
June 8, 2019: VS Hospitals hosted a Celebration event for Cancer
Survivors today in Chennai. The aptly named “Hope” saw heartwarming instances
of cancer survivors narrating their ordeal with the dreadful disease and how
they were able to defeat it with sheer will, hope and modern medicine. The
event was presided over by Prof Dr S
Subramanian, Chairman & Managing Director, VS Group of Hospitals.
Former Superintendent of Police, Sri A
Kaliyamoorthy IPS and versatile Tamil actor, Sri John Vijay participated in the event as Chief Guests. The VS
Medical Trust organized this event at Hotel Abu Sarovar Portico, Chennai.
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Prof Dr S Subramanian, Chairman
& Managing Director, VS Group of Hospitals lighting the Kuthuvilaku with Former
Superintendent of Police, Sri A Kaliyamoorthy IPS and Vasantha Subramanian
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More than 150 people from all walks of life,
participated and narrated their real life stories, that were filled with pain,
passion, heartbreak, love, resurgence, triumph and above all, ‘hope’. The real
motto of the evening was to instill that ‘hope’ among patients and general
public. The event also served as a session of myth busters that are spun around
cancer as a disease in general consciousness. It also served as a platform to
showcase the advancement of science in dealing with diseases today in a more
effective and at the same time putting the patient through as minimal hardship
as possible. VS Hospitals has been a beacon of hope for thousands of patients
from India and abroad for several years. HOPE 2019 is the lamp that lights this
beacon.
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(L-R) Former Superintendent of
Police, Sri A Kaliyamoorthy IPS, Prof Dr S Subramanian, Chairman & Managing
Director, VS Group of Hospitals and Actor John Vijay
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Prof
Dr S Subramanian said “I have
the unique privilege of being a close-quarter witness to the frustrating early
days of oncology and the rapid progress this specialty has made in the
information era. Such a survivors meet with so many in attendance would not
have been a possibility few decades ago, but today it is as real as sunshine.” He
further added “However in my 50 years of
medical practise, it has always been the bravest and those filled with hope,
who havemanaged to beat this disease in the days of inadequate medical
facilities. Today we are ready to face any kind of challenge cancer might throw
at us and can confidently say we can defeat it”.
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Muthu delivering the Welcome address. Looking on (L-R) Former Superintendent of
Police, Sri A Kaliyamoorthy IPS, Prof Dr S Subramanian, Chairman & Managing
Director, VS Group of Hospitals
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Sri
A Kaliyamoorthy IPS remarked “Gone
should be those days when people used to fear the treatment of cancer more than
the disease itself. Modern science has brought to us very effective and
multiple treatment options for cancer and these brave hearts who have spoken
today, stand as living examples that add value to this fact.”
“Never
before in history has mankind been prepared to face adversities like we do
today. We are lucky to be living in the era of reasoning and constructive
thinking.”said Sri John
Vijay, while addressing the gathering at Hope. He further added “As an artist I take inspiration from real
life to add more value to my work, and I’m happy discovering so many inspiring
stories and incredible men and women today”
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Former Superintendent of
Police, Sri A Kaliyamoorthy IPS delivering a speech. Looking on (L-R) Prof Dr S Subramanian, Chairman & Managing
Director, VS Group of Hospitals and Actor John Vijay
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India has been facing a worrying upward trend in the incidence
of cancers for the past three decades. This is majorly due to lack of awareness
and late detection of the disease. In India cancers of breast, oral, and lung
cavities accounts for 25% mortality in both men and women. The top five cancers
in men and women account for 47.2% of all cancers. These cancers can be
prevented, screened for and detected early and treated at an early stage. The
intent of this program is to provide hope and guidance to those who have been
recently diagnosed with cancer along with creating awareness among general
public to embrace a healthy lifestyle so that they can prevent cancer to a
large extent.
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A view of Audience
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About VS Hospitals:
VS Group of
Hospitals started as a mere 30 bedded
nursing home in 2004 and has today transformed into a 175 bedded tertiary care hospital spread
over three units in Chennai - a trusted healthcare provider for not only the
people of Chennai but across the country and beyond. Founded by India’s senior
most medical oncologist Dr.S.Subramanian, VS started off as one of the earliest
providers of comprehensive cancer care in this part of the world. Over time, VS
has extended its offerings to include Orthopaedics, Neurosciences, Medical and
Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepato-Biliary, Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive
Laparoscopic Surgery, Urology (including Transplant services), Cosmetic
Surgery, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Gynaecological Surgery, Emergency
Care and Critical Care.
Its charitable
trust, VS Medical Trust has been a pillar of support in providing free and
subsidized medical treatment to thousands of deserving patients over the years.
The Trust has conducted innumerable number of camps, educational programmes and
awareness sessions all over the country. It is notable that mammogram services
are provided free of cost to deserving women all-round the year. For more
information visit www.vshospitals.com
