Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) on 4 February, A.P.J. of ILBS, Vasant Kunj. World Cancer Day celebrated in Abdul Kalam Auditorium. Organized under the global theme United by Unique, the event focused on cancer care, especially liver cancer. The event was attended by ILBS members, school and college students, health professionals, general public and cancer survivors.
cancer awareness But this event was organized by Dr. S., Director of ILBS. Of. Organized under the leadership of Sarin. Dr. Sanjay Seth, Minister of State for Defence, Government of India, was present as the chief guest in this program. Special guests included Dr Suman Rijal, HDC Director, WHO CARO and Dr Anil Goyal, MCh (Urology).
ILBS praised for cancer prevention
Dr. Sanjay Seth, Minister of State for Defense in the Government of India, was the chief guest. He appreciated ILBS for playing a pioneering role in integrating cancer prevention with institutional healthcare delivery. He said the increasing burden of cancer demands accessible screening systems rather than hospital-based approaches. He said that the model being developed at ILBS for systematic and free cancer screening represents a practical and scalable public health solution.
Special guest Anil Gupta highlighted the importance of strengthening health systems. He emphasized that expanding preventive health programs and incorporating screening into comprehensive health care structures will reduce the long-term disease burden and economic hardship on patients. He stressed the need for coordinated policy support and increased public health investments to sustain such preventive initiatives and ensure continuity of care even after the screening phase.
Free Cancer Screening Camp
To commemorate the occasion, ILBS organized a free cancer screening camp to screen for major cancers including liver, prostate, oral, cervical, breast and lung cancer. Screening services included specialist consultation, individual risk assessment and comprehensive investigations such as CBC, LFT, blood sugar, hepatitis B and C tests, AFP, PSA and full abdominal ultrasound. The initiative was targeted at adults above 40 years of age, people who consume alcohol or tobacco, people with a family history of cancer, women with menstrual problems, people infected with hepatitis B or C and men with urinary or prostate problems. About 100 participants were examined free of cost.
ILBS informed that similar screening initiatives will continue on a regular basis, including camps held on the first Saturday of every month, reinforcing its commitment towards preventive health care and early detection of cancer.
Academic discussions and greetings
The program featured expert lectures on global strategies for liver cancer prevention, holistic cancer care and latest advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment. This was followed by a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session in which cancer experts from leading institutions participated and discussed the latest developments in prevention, detection, early diagnosis and emerging treatment approaches. The chief guest honored cancer care workers and cancer survivors for their contribution and perseverance. The program ended with a vote of thanks.