‘Childhood Cancer’, a book authored by Dr H S Ballal, pro-chancellor, Manipal University and Dr P D Gupta, adjunct professor, MCOPS, a Manipal University Press publication, was released by Dr Boralingaiah MB, Superintendent of Police, Udupi District, at a function recently held Manipal University.

Dr Boralingaiah congratulated the authors for bringing out the informative book.

M V Kamath, honorary director, Manipal Institute of Communication said, “It is essential to create awareness among pregnant women and parents about the symptoms of cancer in children so that in the initial stage itself cancer can be detected. We know that cancers if detected early can be cured completely”. He appreciated the simple language used in the book hence making it easy for everyone to follow and also suggested translating it to other Indian languages so that it can have a long reach.

Dr H S Ballal and Dr P D Gupta also spoke on the occasion.

Dr K Ramnarayan, vice chancellor, Dr H Vinod Bhat, pro-vice-chancellor, Dr G K Prabhu, registrar were also present.