AOMSI TAMIL NADU AND PUDUCHERRY BRANCH ORGANISES “CANCER CARE CONNECT”

Aims to create awareness among the masses and reach around 20,000 members in different locations of TN & Puducherry by the end of December’25

à Specially designed oral cancer (mouth and jaw) screening program to identify early detection of Mouth and Jaw cancer by reaching underserved populations and facilitate a timely intervention

à Post the launch, the AOMSI team comprising Face, Mouth and Jaw surgeons conducted a complimentary oral cancer screening program at the venue with the advanced screening device Velscope.

à Plans to conduct a series of FREE oral awareness and screening camps across Tamil Nadu & Puducherry during the weekend in public places

Chennai, January 9, 2025: The Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI) Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Branch launched its massive oral cancer (mouth and jaw) screening initiative “Cancer Care Connect” in Chennai.

Inaugurated by Prof. Dr S Jimson, MDS, FDS RCPS (Glasg), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon & President, AOMSI, TN & Puducherry branch in the esteemed presence of:

Ø Prof. Dr K Arun Kumar, Hon. State Secretary, AOMSI, TN & Puducherry branch

Ø Prof. Dr Senthil Murugan, Coordinator, Cancer Care Connect, Joint Secretary, AOMSI TN & Puducherry branch, EC Member, AOMSI

Ø Prof. Dr Sneha, Executive Committee member, AOMSI TN & Puducherry branch

Ø Prof. Dr Elavenil Panneerselvam, Executive Committee member, AOMSI TN & Puducherry branch

After the launch, AOMSI organised a FREE oral cancer screening (mouth and jaw) at the venue. This free oral cancer screening was done with the advanced screening device Velscope by renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeons (Face, Mouth, Jaw surgeons).

The main objective of this oral cancer detection camp is to create awareness among underserved populations about the importance of screening and identifying Mouth and Jaw cancer at an early stage to facilitate timely intervention and comprehensive care for treatment.

Oral cancer is one of the major public health issues. The common misconception among the mass that chewing tobacco is safer than smoking, but various research findings reveal that smokeless tobacco such as supari, gutka, mawa and others can be considered significant risk factors for oral cancer.

Beginning today, the AOMSI, Tamilnadu & Puducherry branch plans to conduct a series of oral cancer awareness and screening camps throughout Tamil Nadu and Puducherry offering FREE oral examinations, especially in remote areas. A team comprising Oral and maxillofacial Surgeons (Face, Mouth, Jaw) from AOMSI is engaged in this initiative.

We aim to screen continuously during the weekend camps in different locations identified by our team. AOMSI will be too happy to move forward with the support of governmental, non-governmental and corporates to reach a larger audience. At AOMSI, we strongly feel that this lifesaving camp will not only be able to detect mouth and jaw cancer at an early stage and facilitate a timely intervention but also educate the masses on the importance of adopting health screening plus preventative approaches and moving towards a healthier lifestyle.

AOMSI has a strong presence, with more than 7,000 members in the national association and 500 plus members in the Tamilnadu and Puducherry branch.