Walkathon to Create Awareness on Preventable Cancer Among Women
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WALKATHON TO CREATE AWARENESS ON PREVENTABLE CANCER AMONG WOMEN Kolkata 22nd January 2017: Narayana Superspeciality Hospital Howrah in association with Ambica Banerjee Cancer Foundation today organised a walkathon aimed at spreading awareness about Prevention of Cancer in Women. The most common cancers found in women include Cervical Cancer & Breast Cancer. The Walkathon started from Bager Danga Ground Shibpur, Howrah and culminated at Sarat Sadan Howrah. More than 2,000 people participated in supporting the cause. The ABCF Howrah Walkathon has been designed to create awareness on the cause – ‘Holistic Approach to Cancer Care in Women’ and help in establishing the full-fledged infrastructure to provide holistic service to cancer patients from economically weaker sections. Speaking on the occasion, Akshay Oleti, Facility Director – Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah said, “This is our second year of association with Ambica Banerjee Cancer Foundation as healthcare partners in this social endeavour. While this event is aimed at creating awareness about prevention of cancer in women, we hope that many cancer patients from all sections of society will get the benefit of treatment. During the previous year alone, we have been able to support more than 1,500 people with special cancer screening and treatment protocols. This year, we are offering free preventive cancer screening tests for women in the age group of 25 to 60.” Ayan Banerjee, Director of ABCF, said, “Last year we received about Rs 11 lacs of donation and out of that we have funded for the treatment of 93 patients spending around Rs 7.5 lacs. This year we are hoping for a better figure so that we can help more people” This walkathon was attended and supported by many eminent personalities such as Shri Arup Ray - Hon’ble Minister of Co-operation, Government of West Bengal, Jhulan Goswami - Cricketer, Lakshmi Ratan Shukla - Cricketer Minister of State Government of West Bengal, Nandita Ray - Tollywood Movie Star of Belasheshe Fame and Smt Vaishali Dalmia – MLA. The Ambica Banerjee Cancer Foundation (ABCF) was founded in memory and inspiration of (Late) Sri Ambica Banerjee the ex-Member of Parliament (LokSabha) of Howrah Sadar constituency, with a prime objective of helping patients suffering from cancer for which good and timely medical treatment was a distant dream. This non-profit voluntary organisation tries to add meaning to the lives of cancer patients through conjoined efforts. Ambica Banerjee Cancer Foundation (ABCF) is formally registered as a Trust under the Indian Trust Act 1961. www.ambicabanerjeecancerfoundation.org About Narayana Health: With all super speciality tertiary care facilities that the medical world offers, Narayana Health is now a one-stop healthcare destination for all. From the first facility established in Bengaluru with approximately 225 operational beds in the year 2000, our Company has grown to a network of 23 hospitals and 7 heart centres across India and single hospital overseas at The Cayman Islands with over 5,600 operational beds across all its centres and potential to reach a capacity of over 6,700 beds. For more details, please visit www.narayanahealth.org About Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah NSH Howrah offers organ-specific comprehensive cancer care covering medical, radiation and surgical oncology. The hospital offers tertiary care services in over 44 specialities, which includes Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Urology as well as Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology. Built as per FGI standards (Facility Guidelines Institute), USA, the hospital has a Centre of Excellence for Comprehensive Cancer Care and is well-equipped to handle medical emergencies and trauma around the clock. For more information contact: [email protected] Varun Singh | NSH | 8584066134 .