Reduce cancer risk by adopting healthy life style: dr farooq to people

National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah in his message on World Cancer Day said that observing the day helps to build global awareness and impact-driven action against the disease.

Dr Farooq, who represents the Srinagar parliamentary constituency, in  a statement said, “Kashmir is facing the increasing cancer incidence. It is quite possible to reduce the cancer risk by

adopting a healthy life style and for cancer survivors to cut the risk of a recurrence. Young and old should remain mindful of what they eat.” Dr Farooq said that the government should also

ensure that hospitals are equipped with up to date machines that could help in early detection of the disease. “The very inception of Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences is a

glaring example of late Sher e Kashmir’s foresight and visionary leadership who thought that an institute like SKIMS was imperative to advance the scope of research in medical sciences,

besides meeting the medical exigencies of future,” he said adding that the institute should push for innovation on early detection, prevention, treatment and psychological support in its

operational response to the disease.    Dr Farooq urged the people to help those who are suffering from the disease. “More power to those who are valiantly fighting cancer,” he said.