Kozhikode, also referred to as Calicut, is a city with a distinct heritage, culture, and commerce, often referred to as the 'City of Spices.' On the other hand, it is a rapidly urbanising centre located in the northern part of the state of Kerala. It has a sizeable elderly population, which includes a number of retired professionals as well as non-resident Indians. This ageing population paradigm is resulting in the prevalence of health conditions like Prostate Cancer among men in the age group of fifty and above.
Like many other diseases, prostate cancer also starts silently. The early symptoms, such as the frequency of urination, the dribbling of urine, and pain in the lower abdomen, may come and go, and are often ignored as natural processes related to ageing. Yet, the earlier the diagnosis is made and treatment is received, the better the chances of recovery and a favourable outcome. For Kozhikode's population, despite offering decent medical care, many prostate cancer patients are in search of more modern treatment facilities as well as advanced skills.
Hyderabad can offer patients advanced cancer treatment through KIMS, otherwise known as 'Kamineni Hospitals', which is KIMS Hospitals in India, specialising in advanced oncology as well as urology. They offer a variety of prostate cancer treatments, which include the development of KIMS 'Tulsa pro', designed as Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation; a non-invasive, advanced MRI focal therapy through which other approaches, with the aim of eliminating incisions, offer competitive but mediocre treatment.
KIMS Hospitals offers on-demand video consultations for better access to medical specialists, which can be conducted from the comfort of one's own home, making it more convenient for patients in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, and Kannur.