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Breast cancer risk among men, too Chandigarh, August 31 The lifetime risk for a woman being diagnosed with breast cancer, has steadily increased over the years as 75,000 new cases among Indian women are being detected every year. Breast cancer, being the second most common cancer after uterus, is the leading cause of mortality in women as lack of awareness prevents early detection and cure. The Indian Medical Association, which organised a continuing medical education programme on breast cancer at the Dr P.N. Chuttani Memorial IMA complex here today, stressed the need for having comprehensive breast cancer centres for its diagnosis and early treatment. As per estimates, in the USA itself, 1500 new breast cancer cases among men would be detected, while there would be 400 deaths on account of this. “Much of what we know about male breast cancer comes from our knowledge in women, as there is lack of much medical knowledge about it among men,” said Dr Wig, who is the President of the IMA, Chandigarh State Branch. “The biggest hindrance in early detection and treatment is the lack of awareness among even the most educated women, who have access to the best medical facilities available in our
country, "observed Dr Wig. As compared to 8.6 per cent women per lakh in the rural areas suffering from breast cancer, the percentage is about 22 among the urban women in India. He said breast cancer was by far the most common malignant disease in women. As per the latest global cancer statistics, the most common ones were that of lungs and breast. It was further revealed that there were 10 million new cases, 6 million deaths and 2.2 million people living with cancer. It is feared that by 2020, while15 million new cases would be detected, the number of deaths resulting from cancer would be 10 million. Since there are no specific reasons for incidence of breast cancer, there was little the women can do to prevent it. Though in almost 90 per cent cases breast cancer is not caused due to genetics, but women who have germ line mutations have a very high risk of developing ipsilateral and contralateral second primary tumors. Dr Wig said if detected early, breast cancer could be treated through surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapy or a combination of all these. Dr Kapil Kumar and Dr A.K. Vaid from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital gave their presentations on breast cancer. It was felt that comprehensive breast cancer centres with the most technologically advanced services and latest drugs were a must for the treatment of cancer. |
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4 fresh
gastro
cases Chandigarh, August 31 According to the Director Health Services, Dr Rameshwar Chander, there has not been a single case of cholera either at the PGI, GMCH or the Sector 16 General Hospital. He added that one of the gastro patients is from Rajiv Colony, Sector 17, Panchkula. He further said that information and education activities were still being carried out in vulnerable areas in the city. |
Basketball championship semifinal today Chandigarh, August 31 In the girl’s section, Sarvhitkari School, Sector 40, Sacred Heart, Sector 26 and New Public School, Sector 18 and in the boys’ section, St. Joseph’s School, Sector 44; St. Stephen’s School; GMSSS, Sector 33 and Moti Ram School, Sector 27, have entered the semi-finals. GMSSS beat Guru Nanak Khalsa School, Sector 30, by 33-30 whereas Moti Ram School beat GMSSS, Sector 26 by 53-18. St. Stephen’s beat GMSSS, Sector 16, by 32-19 and Vivek High School, Sector 38, beat St. Xavier’s by 29-22. Sarvhitkari School beat GMSSS, Sector 16 by 24-12 ; Sacred Heart beat Vivek High School by 23-8 and New Public School beat Vivek High School by 16-9. TT Tourney:
Carrom championship:
In a close fight, Gurinder beat Harmanpreet Maan by 19-17, 17-18, 23-15 in men’s singles category and entered the second round. Cyclist honoured:
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St Stephen’s clinch soccer trophy Chandigarh, August 31 The scorers for St. Stephen’s were Jashanpreet, Mansimrat and Lakhveer Singh. For Yadavindra Public School the scorers were Jai Singh Sekhon and Raghav Sharma. The chief guest, Mr M. L. Toora, Chief Divisional Manager (Indian Oil), gave away the prizes.
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Compensation demand triggers territorial dispute Chandigarh, August 31 The demand has sparked off a territorial dispute between the Municipal Corporation and the Chandigarh Administration. Ms Joshi, in a letter to the Administrator, urged him to get the ponds filled to ensure safety of people in the area. Sources said that the Administrator had put the ball in the MC’s court saying that the land belonged to the latter. The BJP also took a similar line saying that the Congress did not get the land filled, which turned into a watery grave for the children. BJP senior leader Satyapal Jain announced that the legal cell of the party would fight a compensation case with the MC. Senior Deputy Mayor Surinder Singh challenged the Administration on the claim that the land belonged to the MC. He said the MC’s land was up to the railway line. The ponds were created by brick klins for the Capital Project under the Engineering Department, hence the Administration’s responsibility was further magnified, he added. |
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Board of directors reconstituted Chandigarh, August 31 The new body will be Chairman - Secretary Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration; Managing Director - Managing Director Chandigarh Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Minorities Finance and Development Corporation Ltd.; Directors — Director Industries, Chandigarh Administration; A representative of Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment New Delhi; Chairman-cum-Managing Director, National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation or his representative; A representative of National Minorities Development and finance Corporation; A representative of National backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation. The non-official Directors will be — Mr Khalil Ahmed and Mr Ajaib Singh, Panch Village
Kajheri, Chandigarh. This notification supersedes all previous notifications regarding the appointment of Board of Directors of Chandigarh Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Minorities Finance and Development Corporation. The non-official Directors shall hold office for a period of two years from the date of appointment, the notification said. |
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Book power thieves,
says CE Chandigarh, August 31 The decision was taken after councillors from Ward Nos. 11 to 20 complained to the Chief Engineer against officials of the Administration allowing power theft. The Chief Engineer also directed the officials to carry out an intensive survey to remove kundi connections. Councillors alleged that officials themselves were helping in kundi connections. Councillors, including the Senior Deputy Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and leader of the Chandigarh Vikas Manch Jitender Bhatia said that the Municipal Corporation was being billed even for those 89 per cent points in certain areas where streetlights were not functioning. |
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NSS survey on disability conditions Chandigarh, August 31 According to Mr Suresh Kumar, Research Officer in the statistical cell, the survey is being held as part of the 58th round of NSS survey on socio economic conditions. He said the survey would also cover collection of information from consumers about their expenditure pattern and benefits from different facilities. He claimed that it was for the first time that Chandigarh was being covered under the NSS sample survey. It would prove a basic source of information to the government, NGOs and social organisations on household conditions in villages and slums. The results of the survey, likely to be completed by December 31, would be available by April, 2003. He appealed to the residents to cooperate in providing correct information. |
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