Cancer patients get a touch of beauty from MAAM
Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, March 14
As part of a social responsibility initiative, the Mokokchung Arts & Aesthetics Management (MAAM) once again rendered help to three patients undergoing treatment for cancer at the Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital in Mokokchung town on March 12.
MAAM is a voluntary organization. It has been organizing the Miss Mokokchung pageant for some years now and has widened its horizons to fighting cancer through its “Cancer Trust Fund” in October 2014. The fund is to aid cancer patients in need of treatment.
At the hospital, Miss Mokokchung of 2015 Ayusangla Jamir said cancer can affect virtually anyone at any stage of life.“Even if we not affected by cancer ourselves, we might know a family members or close friends, through the scourge of cancer,” the beauty said.
Expressing sympathy with the pain caused by cancer, Jamir said that the disease causes untold suffering physically, mentally and emotionally not only to the patients but also their families. She gave homage to late Dr Talitemsu, an Oncologist, who she said was the biggest supporter of the fight against cancer. “Even thought he is not with us anymore we will always remember his guidance and contribution as the man with a big heart full of love and compassion for the poor,” the beauty queen said.Jamir also lauded the family members of late Mongtishilu Jamir, for donating a sum of rupees one lakh to MAAM’s Cancer Trust Fund.
Also, guest of honor Additional Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung district, Rajesh Soundaranjan, lauded the MAAM for ‘bringing out its inner beauty’ to serve good cause. These positive movements will be remembered by posterity, he said. The administrator also encouraged the MAAM to continue its noble cause while also lauding donors for their contribution to save lives.
The program at the hospital was presided over by Yangerjunla, second runner-up of Miss Nagaland, 2015.
Citizens’ Factfile:
Cancer affects everyone – the young and old, the rich and poor, men, women and children – and represents a tremendous burden on patients, families and societies. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, particularly in developing countries.
Yet, many of these deaths can be avoided. Over 30% of cancer can be prevented by healthy life style or by immunization against cancer causing infections (HBV, HPV). Others can be detected early, treated and cured. Even with late stage cancer, the suffering of patients can be relieved with good palliative care.
• There are more than 100 types of cancers; any part of the body can be affected.
• In 2008, 7.6 million people died of cancer - 13% of all deaths worldwide.
• Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. There are over 100 types of cancer. And any part of the body can be affected.
• Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of cancer in the world causing 22% of cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2013 174,100 cancer deaths will be caused by tobacco use. Encourage your loved ones to quit smoking.
• In 2012 there were approximately 13.7 million Americans with a history of cancer alive.
• Over 2 million skin cancers are diagnosed every year – many of those could be prevented by taking necessary precautions. (I.e. protecting skin from excessive sun exposure and avoiding indoor tanning.)
• Anyone can develop cancer, however, the risk of getting it increases with age. Most cases occur in middle-aged adults or older. About 77% of all cancers are diagnosed in people 55-years or older.
• Excluding skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
• Childhood cancers account for 1 percent of all new cancer diagnoses. In 2013, an estimated 11,630 childhood cancer cases are expected to occur among children 14 years and younger. Although uncommon, cancer is the second leading cause of death in children.
• The most common cancers among men are: prostate, lung, and colorectal (colon) cancer. For women it’s: breast, lung, and colorectal cancer.
Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women. And it’s the second leading cause of death among men and women combined.
(Source: www.dosomething.org)
