Bengaluru, March 8, 2022: HCG Cancer Hospital Bengaluru, one of India’s leading cancer care chains, commemorates International Women’s Day by felicitating 10 female cancer survivors for displaying unwavering determination and sheer will power to fight cancer. On this occasion, a team of renowned Onco surgeons and Medical Oncologist from HCG were part of a panel discussion on the theme for the year #BreakTheBias. The agenda of the discussion was to promote the idea of Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

The panel discussion was moderated by Dr Vishal Rao, Group Director, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery and the panelists for the discussion were Dr Mahesh Bandemagal, Surgical Oncologist, Dr Abhilasha Narayan, Consultant – Gynaec Oncology and Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Dr Roshni Dasgupta, Consultant – Medical Oncologist and Dr Kritika Murugan – Surgical Oncologist. The discussion highlighted on the Importance of Gender innovation as a growing mandate in oncology, women in surgery, the burden and hurdles of HCG Moonshot for cervical cancer eradication for India, Breaking the bias in oncology through empathy design for cancer patients & balance at work / home. They shared insights on how, over the last decade, there have been tremendous advancement in the cancer screening programs that have contributed to bring about a difference in the survival rates of cancer patients.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Manisha Kumar, COO & Cluster Head, HCG Cancer Hospital Bengaluru said, “Cancer may be the toughest battle that one may face but with the right diagnosis and treatment at the right time, along with determination and positivity, we can overcome this too. We, at HCG Hospital, are continuously striving towards creating a comprehensive treatment approach to treat patient with the best of our clinical expertise and technologies available. It has been an honor today to hear the inspiring stories of our cancer survivors and felicitating them on International Women’s Day.”

The cancer survivors who were felicitated at the event shared their treatment experiences at HCG hospital and emphasized on the importance of identifying unusual symptoms and seeking immediate consultation from doctors. They thanked the doctors and the hospital staff for extending complete support during and after treatment.

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Bengaluru : On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi has launched Nest, a Woman & Child care unit. The 50 bedded unit will include gynaecology, paediatrics, paediatric superspeciality, neonatology, fetal medicine and 24/7 emergency care. The main objective of this centre is to provide premium birthing facility and quality services and care to new mothers, newborns and kids in and around the vicinity of Nagarbhavi Road.

Dr Thejashwini P, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, says “Our unit at Nagarbhavi Road is a neighbourhood hospital with world class facility and expert team of doctors. Through Nest, we want to continue our legacy for women and child care apart from our core specialities like Neurology, Urology, Orthopedics, general surgery, and ENT. We believe that offering a mother & child care services in a multi-speciality set up will help the expectant mother to get a comprehensive, high-quality medical care all under one roof.

The Nest at Nagarbhavi Road is a replica of an already existing center at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road for personalized care for expectant and new mothers. Equipped with highly trained nurses and paramedics, the Nest offers superior, personalized care for expecting mothers, over a period of 9 months, starting from the first trimester to the first three months after birth.

The new facility comprises of Neonatal Care Unit, Peadiatric Care, ICU for women care, 50 beds and state of art technology for multidisciplinary women and childcare. The facility is one of the first in the step towards comprehensive patient care and well being of child health in the locality. The centre will also provide various facilities like obstetric services to menopausal women, adolescent health care for girls above 13 years of age, special services to gynaec-oncology among’st other services.

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