Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, part of one of India’s leading healthcare networks, Manipal Hospitals Group, hosted an interactive media session in Malda today to highlight its excellence in oncology and reaffirm its commitment to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and technologically advanced cancer care to communities across Eastern India. The session also marked the launch of ‘Anveshana – Medical Education for Media’, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering media professionals with accurate and accessible healthcare knowledge.
The session was led by Dr. Sourav Datta, Director – Manipal Oncology Services & Senior Consultant, Head & Neck Oncosurgery, Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass and Manipal Hospital, Broadway and Dr. Harsh Dhar, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass who addressed members of the press on advancements in cancer treatment, early detection, surgical innovation, and the growing burden of head & neck cancers in Eastern India.
With 38 hospitals across 19 cities, backed by 10,500+ beds, 7,200+ doctors, and over 60 million lives served, Manipal Hospitals continues to strengthen its oncology footprint in Eastern India. The capabilities of the best oncology doctors ensure that patients receive multidisciplinary, coordinated oncology care ranging from screening to high-end surgical oncology, radiation therapy, rehabilitative counselling and support.
Speaking during the session, Dr. Sourav Datta, Director – Manipal Oncology Services & Senior Consultant, Head & Neck Oncosurgery, Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass and Manipal Hospital, Broadway said, “Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass and Broadway offer comprehensive cancer care, addressing all patient needs, including financial and moral support. Head and neck cancers continue to be a growing concern in India, with more than 1.5 lakh new cases being diagnosed every year, accounting for nearly 30% of all cancers in the country. The growing incidence, especially those related to lifestyle and environmental factors, makes it imperative that it receives immediate and special attention. At Manipal, we offer various advanced, evidence-based treatments, including robotic surgery, microvascular free-flap surgeries for oral cancer, advanced thyroid and parotid surgery, laser surgery for laryngeal cancer along with advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy, nuclear medicine facility and reconstruction, all under one roof.”
Dr. Harsh Dhar, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass said, “In India alone, over 143,000 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer are diagnosed each year, and oral cancers are the leading cause of deaths by cancer in Indian males. Most cases are diagnosed at Stage III or IV, i.e., in the locally advanced stage. If diagnosed in the early stages and treated properly the survival outcomes of these patients can be increased from 40 to 50 percent in Advanced cancers to 70 – 80 percent for Early oral cancers. At our centre at Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, we boast state-of-the-art surgical oncology, multidisciplinary treatment, and excellent oncoplastic services for reconstruction for patients coming from places like Malda and nearby towns. Our aim is to increase the general awareness for oral cavity cancers aimed at prevention and early detection with timely treatment. The journeys of the patients we met today, depict what we can do together as a team with expertise, and human-centred care.”