DWARKA FORUM in collaboration with AMERIX CANCER HOSPITAL, Sector-19, Dwarka, New Delhi organized a Health Talk Session on Saturday, the 8th February, 2025 to raise the awareness about prevention of cancer in the hospital premises. More than eighty residents of Dwarka Sub City attended the session.
Currently, Amerix Cancer Hospital has a capacity of 100 beds. The hospital management has an ambitious planning to construct additional blocks, significantly increasing its capacity to 300 beds in the near future. Dr. Ashish Gupta, born and raised in the USA, returned to India with a vision to establish a hospital in Dwarka Sub City dedicated exclusively to cancer treatment with a mission to make India cancer-free.
The session, titled “Prevention of Cancer : Identify Symptoms, Get Investigated, Get Cured”, aimed to educate the public on the importance of early detection of cancer and it’s timely treatment. Dr. Ashish Gupta, Chief, Medical Oncology, presided the important session with an engaging PowerPoint presentation, addressing common questions and myths surrounding cancer. He actively involved participants in the discussions through questions and answers, provided clear and informative responses to their concerns, and emphasized the importance of regular screenings for early detection to minimize risks and improve treatment outcomes.
Shri A.S. Chhatwal and Shri P Menon both Coordinators of the Session were accompanied by Shri Kaushal Khanna, Shri Aman Bhandari and Shri Mahesh Tak of Dwarka Forum Management Committee participated in the event. Shri Kaushal Khanna, Vice President extended heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Ashish Gupta for his enlightening and informative session and to the hospital management especially for their hospitality.
Given that Amerix Cancer Hospital is a new establishment in Dwarka, there is a need to raise public awareness about its presence. Dwarka Forum has pledged its full support in this endeavour.
