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Chennai hospital organises pink walk to raise breast cancer awareness

Chennai hospital organises pink walk to raise breast cancer awareness

The participants converged at a community hall in Velappanchavadi, where oncologists and community workers engaged with the participants over awareness and early detection of breast cancer

The walkathon brought together about 1,250 participants, including community members, healthcare professionals, and supporters.

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apollo Specialities Hospital, Vanagaram organised a walkathon, bringing together about 1,250 participants, including community members, healthcare professionals, and supporters.

The walk was flagged off from the hospital premises by N.E.K. Moorthy, Chairman, Thiruverkadu Municipality. The participants converged at a community hall in Velappanchavadi, where oncologists and community workers engaged with the participants over awareness and early detection of breast cancer. The National Cancer Registry projects around 2.39 lakh new breast cancer cases among women in India in 2025.

Kaarthik Ramamurthy, Chief Operating Officer, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, and Suresh S., Medical Oncologist and Head of Oncology, spoke, according to a press release.

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