Wed Feb 05 05:11:26 UTC 2025: **Bengaluru Rallies Mark World Cancer Day with Calls for Early Detection**
Bengaluru, February 5, 2025 – Two large rallies took place in Bengaluru today to mark World Cancer Day, highlighting the importance of early detection and preventative measures.
A march organized by the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, featuring around 500 participants including medical professionals and students, started at the hospital and concluded at Lalbagh. Actor Vasishtha Simha and Kidwai administrator Naveen Bhat Y. flagged off the event. Dr. Bhat emphasized the crucial role of early screening, vaccination, and a healthy lifestyle in cancer control, highlighting the state government’s support for diagnosis and treatment. Simha stressed the importance of overcoming anxiety surrounding cancer through early detection and appropriate treatment.
Separately, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bengaluru branch organized a rally with over 200 participants, including staff from Regal Hospital and Dasappa Memorial Institute of Oncology. IMA president Vijayanand emphasized the preventative role of vaccination against virus-related cancers and the importance of a healthy lifestyle in reducing cancer risk. Both rallies urged the public to avoid smoking, alcohol, and tobacco to mitigate cancer risk.
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