Chennai, 4th December 2024: GEM Hospital, Indias premier Gastroenterology, laparoscopic and Robotic surgery hospital, is proud to announce new initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness and providing critical support for patients with pancreatic disorders. In a step towards providing round-the-clock care and support, GEM Hospital inaugurates 24×7 Helpline for pancreatic disorders. This dedicated help desk will offer immediate medical advice for patients experiencing symptoms related to pancreatic diseases, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. 24×7 Helpline No: 70920 51931

GEM hospital is also conducting an awareness camp for Pancreatic Diseases starting from 4th December 2024 till 31st December 2024. The camp will provide free jaundice screening for patients aimed at identifying individuals with early symptoms of pancreatic disorders. The camp will be open to all patients experiencing symptoms, and the screening will help in early detection and timely intervention. Patients can book their pre appointment to avail the camp.

Dr. C. Palanivelu, Chairman & Founder, GEM Hospitals said, Off-late there is a rise in the number of patients with pancreatic diseases in the city. Our team of doctors had performed 6 different laparoscopic, robotic and complex vascular resurrections for pancreatic cancers in the last one week. I would like to applaud our team of doctors  Dr.P.Senthilnathan – Surgical Gastroenterologist, Dr.Srivatsan Gurumurthy – Surgical Gastroenterologist, Dr. Vinoth Kumar  Medical Gastroenterologist, Dr.Vaanmathi – Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist, Dr.Sathyanarayanan – Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist, and Dr.Aravind  Radiologist for their dedication and commendable efforts.

“GEM Hospital aims to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and the need for more research and support for those affected by the disease. It is important to create awareness among the public about this aggressive disease so that they do not ignore the symptoms and get themselves investigated early, to receive the best possible surgical cure on time. Symptoms like jaundice (yellowing of skin and/or eyes), abnormal weight loss, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, change in stool and new-onset diabetes should not be neglected”, Dr. Palanivelu further added.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director, GEM Hospital, said The newly launched 24×7 helpline will have qualified specialists from GEM Hospital address the patients and provide expert medical advice to all their queries. Our 24-hour helpline will ensure that patients can get the support they need, no matter the time of day or night.

As jaundice is one of the most important early warning sign of Pancreatic Cancer, GEM Hospital is conducting a month long free jaundice screening camp to identify patients with the disease. Along with jaundice, patients suffering from various pancreatic disorders like pancreatic stones, pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts & pancreatic tumors will also be screened free of cost during this camp. In addition, experts from GEM Hospital will provide free consultation/ second opinion for those who are already diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Senthilnathan further added.

Details of the Camp:
Date: From 4th December 2024 till 31st December 2024
Time:  From 9.00AM to 4.00PM
Venue: GEM Hospital, 227/2c, MGR Road, Perungudi, Chennai-600096
To book prior Appointments Contact: 70920 51931