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Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Witnesses Enthusiastic Participation, 36 Units of Blood Collected

On the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, the KSSSCI Nursing Officers Welfare Association (AIGNF) organized a voluntary blood donation camp at the Blood Bank of Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI), Lucknow. Officers and employees of the institute participated enthusiastically in the camp, resulting in the collection of a total of 36 units of blood.
The programme was graced by the presence of CMS Dr. Vijendra Kumar, MS Dr. Varun Vijay, and HOD, Department of Transfusion Medicine, Dr. Anju Dubey. The officials encouraged the blood donors and emphasized that blood donation is a noble act of humanitarian service. They stated that a single blood donation can play a crucial role in saving the life of a patient in need. They also urged healthy and eligible individuals to come forward and donate blood regularly on a voluntary basis.
President of KSSSCI Nursing Officers Welfare Association (AIGNF), Aparna Sahu, highlighted the importance and benefits of blood donation and said that donated blood can be life-saving for patients in need. She emphasized that voluntary blood donation reflects our social responsibility and compassion towards humanity.
General Secretary of the Association, Beeram Singh, said that anyone may require blood at any time. Therefore, blood donation is not only a social responsibility but also a duty towards humanity. One unit of blood can become a means of saving someone's life.
The blood donation camp was successfully conducted with the active support of Prakhar Agrawal, Prachi Dwivedi, Pranjal Kumar Kannaujiya, Shamshad Ahmad, Atul Kumar Singh, Aditya Singh, Shashikant Yadav, Ragini Pandey, Neelu Pandey, Vishnu Prajapati, Ashish Vishwakarma, Punit Rai, Iksha Yadav, Shalini Sahu, Moti Lal Saini, Bhavna, and other members of the Nursing Officers Welfare Association (AIGNF).
The KSSSCI Nursing Officers Welfare Association (AIGNF) expressed its heartfelt gratitude to all the officers, employees, blood donors, and everyone who extended their support and cooperation in making the camp a success.

01 Oct

Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Witnesses Enthusiastic Participation, 36 Units of Blood Collected

October 1, 2026 View

On Monday, September 28, 2026, a Childhood Cancer Awareness program was
celebrated under 'Gold September' by the Department of Pediatric Oncology and the
Department of Public Health at the Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute
(KSSSCI). The event was successfully organized under the guidance of the Institute's
Director, Prof. M.L. Bhatt, and Head of the Department, Dr. Geetika Pant. The main
objective of this program was to raise awareness about childhood cancer among the
community and healthcare workers, and to identify and highlight the disease. Timely
detection and treatment significantly increase the chances of a quick recovery. Cancer
warriors and cancer survivors were present at the event, including Sunny (13 years,
Siddharthnagar, blood cancer), Aman (15 years, Hardoi, blood cancer), Akshat (3 years,
Raebareli, blood cancer), and Srishti Chauhan (9 years, Bahraich, germ cell tumor).
A quiz was organized during the program to increase awareness among society, parents,
and healthcare workers.
Dr. Vijendra Kumar, Dr. Varun Vijay, Dr. Pramod Kumar Gupta, Dr. Ayush Lohia, and Dr.
Rakhi Jain from the institute were present on the occasion. The program played a vital
role in increasing awareness about childhood cancer and spreading a positive message
in society.

28 Sep

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day Event Celebrated at KSSSCI under "GOLD SEPTEMBER"

September 28, 2026 View

In a landmark step towards dedicated service to change for childhood cancer in India through a signature program YANA, Director, Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow and Head, North Region, Cankids…Kidscan, New Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today on 25 September 2026 to provide holistic support to the child suffering with cancer and his/her family from moment of detection, through diagnosis, treatment and after.
The MoU marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration between one of the country’s leading cancer research Institute and one of the reputed national non-profit NGO named Cankids…Kidscan working under CSR activity for the financial and homestay support to children ailing with cancer and their families, in various states and medical institutions of the country, the vision drives our approach of working on all aspects that will drive change for childhood cancer for India – from support services for families of children with cancer, awareness, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, quality care and research.
In this occasion, Dean, Dr. Pramod Kumar Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent, Prof. Vijendra Kumar, Executive Registrar, Dr. Ayush Lohiya, Medical Superintendent, Dr. Varun Vijay, and Dr. Gitika Pant, Head, Dept. of Pediatric Oncology from KSSSCI and Dr. Smarjit Chokrobarty, Director, Shri Nasim Ahmad, Head, North Region, Dr. Yogita Bhatiya, Senior State Coordinator, UP and Uttarakhand from Cankids…Kidscan attended the MoU ceremony at KSSSCI, Lucknow.

25 Sep

KSSSCI Lucknow and Cankids…Kidscan Sign MoU for Holistic Support to Children with Cancer and Their Families

September 25, 2026 View

A two-member delegation from Japan, comprising Mr. Bato and Mr. Yuji, visited Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow, today. The visit was held in connection with the proposal to establish a Proton Therapy facility at the Institute through collaboration between the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of Japan.
The delegation visited various departments of the Institute and observed its advanced cancer treatment and diagnostic facilities, as well as state-of-the-art medical equipment. The delegates also gained an overview of the Institute’s functioning and patient-care services.
Welcoming the delegation, Director Prof. M.L.B. Bhatt said, “The establishment of Proton Therapy at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute would be an important step towards expanding world-class cancer treatment facilities. Collaboration between India and Japan can open new possibilities for providing advanced cancer treatment to patients across Uttar Pradesh.”
The Japanese delegation appreciated the advanced facilities and treatment services available at the Institute and held discussions regarding further possibilities and the way forward for the proposed collaboration.

23 Sep

Japanese Delegation Visits KSSSCI Lucknow for Proposed Proton Therapy Facility Collaboration

September 23, 2026 View

The Department of Anaesthesiology at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow, organised a special awareness session under “Pain Awareness Week.” The main theme of the programme was “Relief is Possible.”
Prof. Dr. Shivani Rastogi, Professor and Pain Physician at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, joined the special session as the Chief Guest. The programme was conducted under the patronage of Dr. M.L.B. Bhatt, Director, KSSSCI, while Dr. Mohd. Aseem Rashid, Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology, served as the programme coordinator. Dr. Namrata Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, served as the Organising Secretary, while Dr. Archana Gautam, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, served as the Co-Organising Secretary.
During the session, the Department of Anaesthesiology and various specialists delivered lectures on several important topics related to pain management. The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Mohd. Aseem Rashid, followed by a brief introduction to the CME. Thereafter, Dr. Ruchi Saxena spoke about the “Correct Assessment of Pain and Use of Pain Assessment Tools.” Dr. Indubala Maurya delivered a talk on “Medical Management of Pain,” while the Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Shivani Rastogi, delivered her lecture on “From Needles to Relief: Preventive Interventional Pain Management.”
Dr. Shagufta Ansari spoke about “Department Pain Clinic and Beneficiary Schemes.” During the session, Director Prof. M.L.B. Bhatt also shared his inspiring thoughts.
At the Institute’s Pain Clinic OPD, continuous availability of essential and pain-relieving medicines, including morphine, has been ensured for patients suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses.
The Pain Clinic functioning under the Department of Anaesthesiology at the Institute provides advanced medical facilities to relieve severe and chronic cancer-related pain. Advanced techniques such as chemical neurolysis and radiofrequency ablation are utilised at the clinic. These procedures target pain-producing nerves and block or deactivate them, thereby providing prolonged and effective pain relief to patients suffering from cancer and other complex diseases and improving their quality of life.

19 Sep

The Department of Anaesthesiology at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow, organised a special awareness session under “Pain Awareness Week.” The main theme of the programme was “Relief is Possible.”

September 19, 2026 View

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute Lucknow, and Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Bihar, with the objective of promoting excellence in cancer treatment, research and academic activities.
As a significant step towards advancing cancer care, collaborative research, and academic excellence in oncology and related specialities, an MoU was signed today, between Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow, and Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Bihar.
The MoU was signed under the chairmanship of Director, Prof. M.L.B. Bhatt, Dr. Ayush Lohia, Executive Registrar, signed the MoU on behalf of Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow, while Mr. Navneet Singh, Assistant Registrar and MoU In-charge, signed on behalf of Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Bihar.
On the occasion, Prof. Dr. Amarika Singh, Former Vice-Chancellor, MLSU University, Udaipur, and Prof. (Dr.) Durgesh Mani Tripathi, Advisor, Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar, were also present.
The MoU will play an important role in expanding oncology services, promoting innovation in cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, and strengthening joint research activities. The collaboration will also facilitate student training and training programmes, along with clinical research activities related to cancer patients.
The partnership aims to strengthen clinical, technical and community-based capacities in the fields of oncology and allied health sciences through the exchange of faculty members, scientists and researchers. It will further promote collaborative research and facilitate the development of innovative therapeutic and diagnostic approaches.

Key Objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU):-

1). To promote joint research projects focusing on advanced research in oncology and tertiary-level medical services for cancer patients.
2). To develop and implement innovative technologies for the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
3). To facilitate the exchange of scientific expertise and faculty members for collaborative teaching, training and innovation.
4). To develop and utilise advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancer in the Indian population.
5). To organise student training and orientation programmes in the fields of molecular diagnostics and cancer research, and to promote research aimed at identifying the underlying causes of cancer through Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies.
From the Institute, Prof. Pramod Kumar Gupta, Dean; Prof. Vijendra Kumar, Chief Medical Superintendent; and Dr. Varun Vijay, Medical Superintendent, along with other senior officials of the Institute, were present on the occasion.
This collaboration brings together the expertise of both institutions in the fields of cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and training, and is expected to pave the way for new opportunities in advanced cancer care, collaborative research and academic development in the future.

08 Sep

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute Lucknow, and Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Bihar, with the objective of promoting excellence in cancer treatment, research and academic activities.

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In a significant step towards promoting excellence in cancer treatment, research, and academic activities, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and exchanged between Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI), Lucknow, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli.
As an important initiative to advance cancer care, collaborative research, and academic excellence in oncology and related specialities, Prof. Madan Lal Brahma Bhatt, Director, Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow, and Prof. Amita Jain, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli, signed the Memorandum of Understanding today.
The MoU aims to expand oncology services, promote innovation in the areas of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, and facilitate joint community-based programmes and clinical research related to cancer patients.
This MoU marks the beginning of strategic collaboration between KSSSCI, Lucknow, one of the leading cancer research and treatment institutions in the country, and AIIMS, Raebareli, a prominent medical institution located in Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh, in the areas of education, training, research, and innovation.
The partnership aims to strengthen clinical, technological, and community-based capabilities in the field of oncology and allied health sciences. Under this collaboration, faculty members, scientists, and researchers will be encouraged to participate in exchange programmes for joint research, development of innovative therapeutic interventions, and sharing of knowledge and expertise.
Key Objectives of the MoU
1). Joint Research Initiatives:
To promote joint research projects aimed at developing cutting-edge oncological solutions and facilitating tertiary-level medical services for cancer patients.
2). Development and Utilisation of New Technologies:
To develop and effectively utilise innovative technologies for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
3). Exchange of Expertise and Faculty:
To facilitate the exchange of scientific expertise and faculty members for promoting joint teaching, training, research, and innovation.
On this occasion, from KSSSCI, Lucknow, Prof. Vijendra Kumar, Chief Medical Superintendent; Dr. Varun Vijay, Medical Superintendent; Shri Upendra Tiwari, Finance Officer; Dr. S. Priya, Head, Department of General Medicine; and Shri Surendra Srivastava, Senior Research Officer, were present. From AIIMS, Raebareli, Lieutenant Colonel (Dr.) Gaurav Trivedi was present.
This agreement is an important initiative that will provide a new direction to collaboration between the two institutions and contribute significantly towards cancer prevention, early diagnosis, advanced treatment, research, training, and community healthcare services.

05 Sep

KSSSCI Lucknow and AIIMS Raebareli Sign MoU to Strengthen Cancer Care, Research and Academic Collaboration

September 5, 2026 View

02 Sep

CAMDRC: Bringing Precision Cancer Genomics to Patients Across Uttar Pradesh

September 2, 2026 View

On the occasion of "National Nutrition Week 2026", a programme was organised today at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow, under the guidance of Dr. Geetika Pant, Additional Professor and Head, Department of Paediatric Oncology. The programme aimed to raise awareness about the importance of balanced and appropriate nutrition in the treatment and care of cancer patients.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Geetika Pant, Head, Department of Paediatric Oncology. This was followed by a theme talk on “Importance of Nutrition in Cancer Care”, delivered by Dietitian Sugandha.
On the occasion, the Chief Guest, Director Prof.M.L.B.Bhatt, said that along with medicines and medical procedures, appropriate nutrition plays a vital role in cancer treatment. He stated that the Institute is committed to providing comprehensive care to cancer patients, while also giving special attention to creating awareness about nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices.
The Guest of Honour, Dr. Poonam Tiwari, Head, Department of Dietetics, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, also shared her views on the importance of nutrition in cancer care.
This was followed by a quiz competition conducted by Dietitian Sakshi, which saw enthusiastic participation from the attendees.
Dean Dr. Pramod Kumar Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent Dr. Vijendra Kumar, Medical Superintendent Dr. Varun Vijay, Executive Registrar Dr. Ayush Lohia, along with doctors, residents, nursing staff and other employees of the Institute, were present on the occasion.

02 Sep

National Nutrition Week 2026 Celebrated at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow

September 2, 2026 View