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The Dr. K. Shantha Breast Cancer Foundation and Dr. G. Viswanatham Hospitals organized a well-attended awareness run in Tiruchi to promote breast cancer awareness. The event, called the Mamorun, included a screening program offered via a mobile “Mammo Bus” throughout Tiruchi and surrounding areas. The foundation has organized 525 free screening camps, educating 375,000 women, screening 38,225, and detecting 31 cancer cases. Additionally, the foundation awarded gold medals and cash prizes to top performing medical students in General Surgery and Breast Surgery through the Dr. K. Shantha Gold Medal Examination.

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Large Turnout at Breast Cancer Awareness Run in Tiruchi; Free Screening Program Continues to Impact Region

Tiruchi, October 26, 2025 – Hundreds participated in the Mamorun, an awareness run organized by the Dr. K. Shantha Breast Cancer Foundation and Dr. G. Viswanatham Hospitals, held in Tiruchi this Sunday. Assistant Commissioner of Police P. M. Yasmeen Banu flagged off the event, which aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer and promote early detection.

The run, which started at Uzhavar Sandhai and ended at St. John’s Vestry School Grounds, saw participants receiving certificates and medals. The event is part of a larger, ongoing campaign that includes the “Mammo Bus,” a mobile screening unit that travels throughout urban and rural areas of Tiruchi and neighboring districts.

According to organizers, the program has been hugely impactful. “To date, we have organized approximately 525 free screening camps, educating over 375,000 women on breast health,” said a spokesperson for the Foundation. “We have also screened 38,225 women and, sadly, detected 31 cases of breast cancer. Early detection saves lives.”

In addition to the awareness and screening efforts, the Foundation awarded the prestigious Dr. K. Shantha Gold Medal to outstanding postgraduate and superspeciality medical students. This year, 145 candidates competed in an online examination, with finalists ultimately receiving gold medals and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh each in the General Surgery and Breast Surgery categories. The Foundation continues to strive to increase awareness and provide access to early screening, making a significant contribution to women’s health in the region.

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