Dr Sharath Kumar Rao, Dean KMC Manipal chief guest of the program released an awareness and information kit on the occasion and said “just by hearing the word of Brain Tumor people think that it is their end of life and get very scared and their self-confidence collapses. In recent years advancements in the medical field especially in Neurosurgery, the department has led to dramatic changes and treatment for Brain Tumors. The main objective of organizing brain tumour day is to create awareness and educate people about brain tumours and their treatment. Through timely treatment such as early detection, diagnosis and treatment brain tumours can be completely cured”.
Speaking on the occasion Dr Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent said “Kasturba Hospital, Manipal is providing treatment for 12-15 districts of Karnataka and neighbouring states over the past 6 decades. We are not only providing the treatment but also creating awareness and educating the people about various diseases and life-threatening illnesses”
