A free camp to detect oral cancer and pre-cancer lesions and conditions will be organised at Sri Ramachandra Dental hospital, Porur, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week (May 30, 31 and June 1) from 8 am to 3 pm.
Those having symptoms like non-healing ulcer, burning sensation of mouth, white or red patches or restricted mouth opening and those who smoke or chew tobacco, betel nut or pan masala are expected to benefit from the camp. The screening is being arranged by the Oral Medicine and Radiology department on the occasion of “World No Tobacco Day”. Screening and some investigations like basic blood test, biopsy & jaw x-ray will be done free and jaw scanning & surgery will be done at reduced charges to the needy patients.
For details, contact Dr Sathasivasubramanian, HOD, Oral medicine & Radiology - 9840653928.