Giostar Hospital and Karnataka Cancer Society Launch Statewide Free Cancer Detection Campaign
Over 500 Beneficiaries from Initial Camps; Mission to Screen 1 Lakh People Across Karnataka by 2026
Bengaluru, September 27, 2025:
In a landmark public health initiative, Giostar Hospital, Bengaluru, in partnership with the Karnataka Cancer Society (KCS), has announced the launch of a comprehensive Free Cancer Detection Campaign aimed at tackling the growing burden of cancer through prevention, awareness, and early diagnosis.
Since its inception, the campaign has already conducted five successful medical camps across Bengaluru, benefitting nearly 500 individuals with free cancer screenings, awareness drives, and medical consultations. Building on this early momentum, the organizers have now set a bold and transformative target—to screen at least one lakh people across Karnataka by the year 2026.
The initiative places a strong emphasis on early detection, which remains the single most effective strategy to combat cancer mortality. Each camp is designed not only to provide free screenings, but also to educate communities about cancer risks, lifestyle factors, and the importance of timely medical intervention. The focus remains especially on underserved populations and economically disadvantaged groups, ensuring healthcare equity across the state.
Speaking about the campaign, Dr. Darshan Angadi, Medical Director and spokesperson for Giostar Hospital, stressed the life-saving importance of awareness and timely detection, “Early detection is our strongest defense against cancer. Through these camps, we are equipping people with knowledge, encouraging timely check-ups, and ensuring that access to critical healthcare is not restricted by socio-economic barriers. With the Karnataka Cancer Society as our partner, we are determined to take this mission statewide and touch the lives of at least one lakh individuals within the next year.”
Founded in 1968, the Karnataka Cancer Society has been at the forefront of the fight against cancer for over five decades, championing the causes of awareness, prevention, affordable treatment, and patient support. Its collaboration with Giostar Hospital represents a significant step forward in extending cancer care to the grassroots level and reinforcing the shared vision of making cancer detection and treatment accessible to all.
The next Free Cancer Detection Camp will be held in October 2025, and the organizers are encouraging citizens across the city and state to take advantage of this life-saving opportunity.
📞 Registration & Inquiries: Call 6366209990 |Email srikanth@giostar.com
The joint announcement was made at a press conference held at the Press Club of Bengaluru, attended by a distinguished panel including:
Dr. Darshan Angadi, Medical Director, Giostar Hospital
Dr. Reddy, Eye Specialist, Giostar Hospital
Dr. Srikanth Kulkarni, Giostar Hospital
Dr. Rekha Rajendra Kumar
Dr. Jayanthi Thumsi
Ms. Madhura Ashok Kumar
Dr. C.A. Kishore
Mr. Gundu Rao
Mr. Somashekar Gurumurthy
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