A Guest Lecture on Cancer Awareness on the occasion of World Cancer Day was organized by the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology at Vishnu Dental College on 4th January 2026.
Topic:
“Breaking the Cancer Chain: Incidence, Screening, Survival”
Resource Faculty:
Dr. Srikanth Nallam, Radiation Oncologist, MBBS, DNB (Radiotherapy), is a distinguished Consultant Radiation Oncologist with a comprehensive background spanning both the public health sector and prestigious cancer care institutes.
The presentation titled ‘Breaking the Cancer Chain: Incidence, Screening, Survival’, delivered by Dr. Srikanth Nallam, provided a comprehensive overview of the current cancer burden and the critical interventions needed to reduce its impact. Dr. Nallam highlighted trends in cancer incidence, emphasizing the role of lifestyle factors, early detection, and population-based screening programs in identifying cancers at treatable stages. The session underscored the importance of timely and accessible screening in improving survival outcomes, alongside advances in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. By linking incidence patterns with effective screening strategies and survival data, the presentation reinforced the need for integrated, preventive, and patient-centered cancer care to ultimately break the cancer chain.
The program received an overwhelming response with participants from Final year BDS students, Post Graduate Students & Faculty from Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology departments at B. V. Raju Mini auditorium.
The program received highly positive feedback from participants for its comprehensive coverage of Breaking the Cancer Chain: Incidence, Screening, Survival, well-structured content, and high standards of knowledge. Attendees also appreciated the excellent audio-visual quality, which enhanced the overall learning experience.