Walk beyond cancer

Around 100 cancer patients and survivors,from senior citizens to toddlers,were among the 600 who convened at the COEP grounds after the five-km Walk Beyond Cancer held early on Sunday morning.

Around 100 cancer patients and survivors,from senior citizens to toddlers,were among the 600 who convened at the COEP grounds after the five-km Walk Beyond Cancer held early on Sunday morning. They had testimonies to offer on their fight against the dreaded disease.

The walk was organised by Highways Infinite an outfit working on empowering people on cancer control and prevention.

It saw participation from various citizen groups,schools and organisations. The Prayas group of Armed Forces Medical College cadets put up a short skit on cancer while doctors from the Department of Preventive Medicine,AFMC,joined the walk. The rest included Prerna cancer support group (Command Hospital),Indian Red Cross Society,students from Army Public School,Symbiosis,Bishops,Modern College,Ashok Vidyalaya High School and Junior College.

Each one of us is playing a strong role in empowering people on cancer control,from prevention to end-of-life care and help dispel myths,stigmas,ignorance. All these efforts are directed to help in early diagnosis,thereby saving lives. We also raise funds for cancer control campaigns,advocacy and supportive care services.

 Dr Ritu Biyani,Founder director,Highway Infinite.

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