Rise in GI, prostate cancers in Kmr, says leading oncologist

Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, Sep 20 (KNO): Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi on Friday showcased advancements in

plastic surgery and oncology to bring “cutting-edge medical treatments” to the Kashmir region.

Addressing a press conference here, prominent Surgical Oncologist Dr Sameer Kaul, who has conducted

clinical visits to Kashmir over the years, said, “There is a concerning rise in gastrointestinal cancers,

including esophageal and stomach cancers, as well as an increase in lung cancer.”

Over the past few decades, there has been a spike in prostate cancers among men in Kashmir, he added

as per the news agency.

Dr Kaul said significant progress has been made in cancer treatment through innovations such as robotic

surgery, targeted therapies and immunotherapy, which have enhanced patient outcomes.

Joining Dr Kaul was Dr Shahin Nooreyezdan, Senior Consultant in Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery at Apollo Hospital. He discussed the increasing demand for reconstructive and aesthetic

procedures and reaffirmed the hospital's commitment to high ethical standards, safety and the latest

techniques in plastic surgery.

The hospital's spokesperson said the conference featured both experts discussing how integrating

advanced surgical techniques with innovative oncology practices is significantly improving patient care.

Dr Nooreyezdan said, “We strive not only to achieve the most aesthetically pleasing results but also to

enhance our patients' overall well-being. By employing the latest technologies and surgical techniques,

we ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care with minimal recovery time.”

Dr Sameer Kaul added, “Cancer is no longer a death sentence. While it still claims lives, the numbers are

much lower now. Prevention, screening, early diagnosis, molecular and personalized treatments, robotic

surgery, precise radiation, and immunotherapy have fundamentally changed the landscape of cancer

care.”—(KNO).