Putuonuo Hospital Kohima marks Cancer Survivors Day with survivors and caregivers

• DIMAPUR — Putuonuo Hospital Kohima observed “Cancer Survivors Day” on June 7 with a gathering of 125 attendees, including survivors, caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals.

Attendees during the Cancer Survivors Day event at Putuonuo Hospital Kohima on June 7.

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• According to a press release, Padma Shri Neidonuo Angami, opening the programme, shared her journey, emphasising the importance of patience, faith, and community support in the healing process.
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• The gathering was led in prayer by Chenlen Phom, who spoke on behalf of her mother, a survivor treated at Putuonuo Hospital. Menuoneituo Chadi shared his cancer journey, highlighting the quiet strength of caregivers. Asang shared her testimony of undergoing chemotherapy during pregnancy and safely delivering her child. Razou Thorie Tzudir shared her father’s healing journey.
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• Dr. Keduovinuo Keditsu, director of operations and surgical oncologist at Putuonuo Hospital, closed the event with a vote of thanks.
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• The programme also honoured the youngest and oldest survivors, along with a rare and special case of Asang, who underwent chemotherapy during pregnancy.

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