Titagarh Wagons (TWL) a part of CSR-
raising prostate cancer awareness in the city
Kolkata, One of the leading manufacturers of Railway Wagons & Coaches in the country Titagarh Wagons Limited (TWL), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility invited Dr Arup Ramani, Urological Surgeon and specialist in the advanced minimally invasive surgery for diseases of prostate gland and kidney to raise prostate cancer awareness in the city
According to Dr. Arup Ramani, “prostate cancer is a silent killer with no symptoms and normally occurs in men in the age group of 50-65. Two out of 10 men suffer from prostate cancer and because of its low awareness 80% patients generally seek treatment when the situation is almost beyond repair.”
Cancer of prostate is the 4th commonest in the country and can kill even before it has been detected in the patient. This type of cancer is not aggressive and it might take six months to five years for a person to die of prostate cancer. Whereas it can be easily detected through prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test at a cost of Rs 400 to Rs 500.
“Men think that these are normal problems by their age or embarrassed by such problems. In our country more than 80% patients come for examine at an advanced stage because they have not done PSA test. Every male should go for PSA test once in a year to be hale and hearty”, he added. Prostate problems patients soon will be treated by Dr.Ramani at a city hospital from this month.
Welcoming Dr. Ramani, Shri J P Chowdhary, Executive Chairman of TWL said “Most of us are not aware of the simple steps required to avoid such serious ailments as prostate and kidney cancer and therefore the sincere efforts of Dr. Ramani to spread awareness among public are much appreciated and we are pleased to be associated with him in his endeavours for encouraging everyone to lead a healthy life.”
About Titagarh Wagons Ltd.: Incorporated in 1997-98, Titagarh Wagons Ltd. is one of the leading private sector Wagon manufacturers in India. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing Railway Wagons & Coaches, Bailey Bridges, Heavy Earth Moving and Mining Equipment, EMU, Steel and SG iron castings of moderate to complex configuration etc. As an “Industry Partner” to the Defence Research and Development Establishment, Ministry of Defence, it also manufactures other products for the Indian Defence establishment, such as special wagons, shelters and other engineering equipments.
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