‘Early diagnosis, treatment solution to cancer’

LAHORE : An international awareness seminar on cancer diagnosis and treatment was held at Fatima Jinnah Medical University, here.

The FJMU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Masood Gondal, was Chief Guest. Renowned cancer specialist, Prof Dr Azra Raza from Columbia University USA and Prof Stavroula Kousteni, Professor of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, graced the occasion as the guest speakers.

In the welcome address, the FJMU VC Prof Dr Khalid Masood Gondal said that our mission is to promote quality education, research and innovation. The main objective of the seminar was creating awareness and adopting preventive measures, he said and stressed publicising this message that early diagnosis and timely treatment are the key solution to this disease.

Prof Dr Azra Raza highlighted the timely diagnosis and treatment of cancer. She also mentioned the revolutionary steps that must be taken in the context of cancer treatment. She said that if cancer is diagnosed and treatment is started on time, then this life-threatening disease may be preventable. She informed about various technologies and innovations for diagnosis of cancer cells. She concluded that the abolition of the mother cancer cell in cancer patients is essential for the elimination of disease. Prof Stavroula Kousteni highlighted the causes of cellular changes at the cancer site. She said that the development of biomarkers in various diseases causes the proliferation of cancer cells.

Prof Amna Yousuf said that screening, genetic testing, HPV vaccination and public awareness are the key factors in preventing cervical cancer. She informed about the prevention and life-saving treatment of cervical cancer in current circumstances. On this occasion, Principal Prof Dr Abdul Hameed, Deans Prof Dr Ayesha Malik, Prof Aliya Zahid, Prof Bilquis Shabbir, Prof Munazza Iqbal, Prof Shamila Ejaz, former Pro Vice Chancellors Prof Shamsa Humayun, Prof Shireen Khawar, former Principal Prof Noreen Akmal, Dr Taskin Zahra, faculty members, and students participated.