Professor Kim Yuseok of Chosun University Hospital Receives Minister of Health Award on Cancer Prevention Day

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Chosun University Hospital announced on the 19th that Professor Kim Yoo-seok of the Department of Surgery received a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare in recognition of his efforts to improve research on cancer occurrence, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management, as well as regional cancer care, on the occasion of the 14th Cancer Prevention Day in 2021.

The 14th Cancer Prevention Day ceremony was held at 2 p.m. on the same day via a YouTube live broadcast by the National Cancer Information Center to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Professor Kim operates a multidisciplinary clinic to provide the best medical services to cancer patients and has conducted multiple health lectures at high schools and universities to raise public awareness about breast and thyroid cancers, which mostly occur asymptomatically.

In addition, to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors, he participates in research on mental aspects such as stress as well as dietary studies beyond cancer treatment, presenting research results and striving to provide high-quality medical services to cancer patients.

Professor Kim said, “I am honored to receive this great award and grateful to everyone who supported me,” adding, “I will continue to work hard to protect the cancer health of local residents through relentless research.”

Meanwhile, in the evaluation of the four major cancers (stomach, breast, colon, lung) conducted by the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service in 2018, Chosun University Hospital achieved the highest grade in all categories in the Gwangju area, leading the way in protecting the health of local residents.

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