Report on Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
The Head and Neck Cancer Awareness month was observed at Azeezia College of Dental Sciences and Research by Department of Public Health Dentistry and NSS unit(NSS/SFU/KLM/KUHS/3) from 1st April to 30th April 2025 as part of our commitment to educating future dental professionals and patients, raising awareness about oral cancer and related health issues.
The event aimed to shed light on the raising incidence of oral cancer and the importance of early detection, especially among high risk groups such as tobacco users. The primary objective of the program was to sensitize students and patients to the dangers of tobacco use and its direct link to potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer. The event focused on building awareness through student-created educational materials and discussions on preventive strategies, diagnosis, and treatment options.
The Head and Neck Cancer Awareness month was a one month program which was started from 1st April and concluded on 30th April 2025. The students actively participated by preparing informative posters on various topics including potentially malignant tumors, head and neck cancer, nicotine replacement therapy, types of tobacco preparations, harmful constituents in tobacco, health hazards of tobacco use, and the causes of oral cancer. The posters were displayed at the college reception the whole month and faculty members, interns, and students visited the exhibit to engage in meaningful discussions. The students highlighted the importance of their posters to the out patients in the college. Awareness regarding head and neck cancer, prevention and management were also taught to patients by the students as well as interns.
