Ex-Minister Ramanath Rai Releases Book ‘Arivu’ on Mouth Cancer by Dr Murali Mohan Chuntharu
Mangaluru: November 7 is observed as National Cancer Awareness Day in India each year. The day is marked out to teach people to combat the disease. With nearly 2.9 million cases of cancer in the country and about 1.1 million new cases reported annually, we have to learn to deal with this feared disease. The sad part is that two-thirds of cancer cases get diagnosed very late when the disease is at an advanced stage. This reduces the patient’s chances of survival. It is for this reason that Cancer Awareness Day becomes important to instill awareness for early detection.
The medical fraternity and allied agencies working for cancer awareness observe the day conscientiously. Cancer refers to the group of diseases that affect the living cells in the human body, and may affect anybody at any age. Causes of the malady may be multi-factorial but the disease may advance with fatality. Tobacco is identified as the single most important risk factor for cancer. To control the cancer one needs to effectively make use of all knowledge that has been accumulated through successful research over the past couple of decades.
Cancer Awareness Day therefore becomes a day to spread the message out loud and clear. Early stage cancer, if detected sooner than later, has remarkable chances of being treated. People and institutions should be taking on the cudgels for drawing attention to this fact and making known developments in the field of cancer treatment. Initially cancer may show no signs and go undetected, but one needs to be watchful for signals that should not be ignored. Early signs may occur to anybody, even those having healthy lifestyles. One has to be watchful, especially high-risk groups. Early diagnosis and treatment is a sure way to fight off cancer.
Locally here in Mangaluru, Dr Murali Mohan Chuntharu, a Dental Surgeon and also DK Home Guard Commandant has written a book named “Arivu”, which explains about Mouth Cancer and prevention of the disease. The release ceremony of the Book was held at Mangaluru Press Club on 7 November, where former District-in-charge minister Ramanath Rai did the honors in releasing the book. Releasing the book, ex-minister Ramanath Rai said, “In the past I have released six books written by Dr Murali Mohan, and this is the seventh one that I am releasing, and I feel proud of it. Dr Mohan is well-known person in his birth town, and by publishing this book he is bringing awareness of Mouth Cancer so that people could be careful in eating tobacco, smoking etc. Me and Dr Mohan have a very good close relationship, and I never say no when he invites for his launching ceremony, either his clinic, other projects or book releasing. I wish all success in his endeavours and his service to the community”.
Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, the President of Kannada Sahitya Parishath also spoke on the occasion and wished Dr Murali all success in his future projects and book writing spree. Dr Mural Mohan Chuntharu thanked his dad Laxminarayan Chuntharu, who was present during the book release, for his blessings and support all these years. The book is published by Chuntharu Sarojini Bhat Prathistana, Mangaluru, and is priced at only Rs 50. For details contact: 0824-2423009 or Dr Murali M C at 9845135787
