Cancer, perturbed 57-year-old doctor and made him commit suicide by jumping into the Marina beach.
Dr J Arivoli, Joint Medical Director, Additional Director for TB was suffering from throat cancer and worried over his illness though his family members were helping him deal with the stress.
Around 5.45am, Arivoli came to marine beach and jumped into the sea before any of the early morning beach goers noticed him, police said after inquiries.
Basal Cell Cancer of the Skin
Basal cell cancer is a locally invading cancer. It often occurs on the face above a line joining the angle of the mouth and the ear lobe.
Advertisement
One of his relatives was called in to identify the body which was washed behind the Gandhi statue and was handed over to the family after postmortem at Government Royapettah hospital.
Dr R Mohan Kumar, medical officer, technical support unit, directorate of public health, said "Dr Arivoli was my teacher at Coimbatore Medical College when I did my MBBS between 1993 and 1999 and he was one of the most respectable persons I have met. He had a gentle and simple nature and was open to helping anyone at anytime. His loss is irreplaceable."
![Laryngeal Cancer]( "Laryngeal Cancer")
Laryngeal cancer is also called cancer of the larynx or throat cancer or laryngeal carcinoma. It usually affects men over the age of 55 years.
Director of public health Dr K Kolandaisamy said "Once when he had to address a public meeting on TB, he was given a 20-minute slot to speak. But he spoke so passionately about the subject that all of us were spellbound even after an hour of his talk. He had undergone cancer treatment and he made it a point to tell the crowd that nothing in life was certain and we should value the significance of life."
Source: Medindia
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngeal cancer is also called cancer of the larynx or throat cancer or laryngeal carcinoma. It usually affects men over the age of 55 years.
Advertisement
Director of public health Dr K Kolandaisamy said "Once when he had to address a public meeting on TB, he was given a 20-minute slot to speak. But he spoke so passionately about the subject that all of us were spellbound even after an hour of his talk. He had undergone cancer treatment and he made it a point to tell the crowd that nothing in life was certain and we should value the significance of life."
Source: Medindia
Cough Symptom Evaluation
Cough is a symptom of a condition usually affecting the respiratory tract. It may be acute or chronic, wet or dry. The type of cough can help the physician diagnose the underlying condition.
Advertisement
Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Recommended Readings
Latest Cancer News
Study shows how the risk of cancer recurrence doesn't increase among HR-positive breast cancer patients.
CAR-T immunotherapy is a viable treatment option for individuals whose lymphoma enters remission before beginning cell therapy.
Study reveals five years of disease-freedom among postmenopausal patients aged 50-69, diagnosed with breast cancer.
Engaging in regular exercise could significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals facing metastatic breast cancer.
Drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, prescribed for type 2 diabetes, could lower the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer.