Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital hosts a mega walkathon for breast cancer awareness
- Mr. Devireddy Sudheer Reddy, MLA, LB Nagar flagged off the rally
Hyderabad, Oct 23, 2019: Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, LB Nagar today hosted a walkathon in the city, to drive awareness on breast cancer. A yearly initiative from the hospital, this year the rally saw strong involvement from over 150 participants including medical professionals and members of the local community. The rally was flagged off at 7.00 AM from Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital and culminated at Priyadarshini Park near Saroor Nagar Lake. The rally was flagged off by Mr. Devireddy Sudheer Reddy, MLA, LB Nagar in the presence of Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, Corporator – LB Nagar, Dr. Mervin Leo, Acting COO, Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, LB Nagar and Dr. Karunakar Reddy, GM – Operations, Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, LB Nagar.
Mr. Devireddy Sudheer Reddy, MLA, LB Nagar, said, “Breast cancer could occur in the lives of any of our loved ones. The theme of this awareness campaign, that is, to ‘take charge, get screened’ is a message that has to reach one and all. Men have to play an equally important role in supporting the women in their lives by encouraging them to go in for regular screening and check-ups as advised by the doctors.”
Dr Revanth Gangasani, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncologist, Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, said “Breast cancer incidence is on the rise not only in urban population but in rural areas too. Our aim as oncologists is to not only treat breast cancer patients but also to create awareness about the disease and educate women that life after breast cancer can be completely normal. The only pre-requisite is that of ‘early detection’ and this is feasible only if women are made aware of screening tests like breast self-examination, mammogram etc. Out of all, annual mammogram after the age of 40 years is considered to be the gold standard. This event is being organized to convey the same message to all women - ‘take charge of your own health; get yourself screened.’”
We should educate ourselves about cancer. This goes a long way in reducing the fear that cancer is the end. A positive attitude and conviction that you are in the path to total recovery is essential in the fight against cancer. Follow your treatment diligently and try to take things in your stride. And once it is successfully treated, go on to live a full and active life. Cancer does not have to define you for the rest of your life. With support from your family and a will to live life, you can win over any difficult situation.
The aim of the walkathon was to emphasize, while early detection and prompt and appropriate treatment is critical, a positive attitude is what will finally get one through the experience.
About Aware Gleneagles Global Hospitals:
Our 300 bedded L B Nagar hospital consists of seven-operation theatres with advanced quaternary care facility with state-of-the-art infrastructure certified by NABH, NABL & HALAL. The hospital caters to several key specialties including oncology, neurosurgery, and liver diseases besides various ailments. It brings advanced technologies that drive new and more effective treatments. Aware Gleneagles Global Hospitals caters to several overseas patients from around the world suffering from various disorders such as liver ailments, kidney failures, breast cancer, leukemia, neurological disorders amongst others. Aware Gleneagles Global Hospitals enjoys an international reputation as a center of excellence for advanced clinical care. Aware Gleneagles Global Hospitals is your trusted partner for all your healthcare needs.
Aware Gleneagles Global Hospitals is part of Parkway Pantai, a fully owned subsidiary of IHH Healthcare Gleneagles Global Hospitals has multi-super speciality hospitals in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai. The brand is the most preferred hospital group for multi-organ transplants in Asia region. The parent entity of Gleneagles Global Hospitals is IHH Healthcare, a leading premium integrated healthcare provider with a network of 84 hospitals and more than 16,000 licensed beds. It is one of the largest healthcare groups in the world by market capitalisation and is listed in the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia and Main Board of SGX-ST. IHH is a leading player in the home markets of Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey and India, and in their key growth markets of China and Hong Kong. To learn more, visit us at https://www.
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