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More than 1,000 participants, including healthcare professionals, students, and members of the public, joined the “Walk successful Pink” walkathon organised by MGM Cancer Institute connected Sunday (November 2, 2025) to rise consciousness astir bosom cancer.
The lawsuit began astatine the MGM Cancer Institute connected Nelson Manickam Road and concluded astatine Tower Park, Anna Nagar. Mohan Telkatwar, officer-in-charge, Medical Services, Headquarters, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Indian Navy Area, took portion successful the event.
M.A. Raja, manager and elder consultant, Medical Oncology, MGM Cancer Institute, emphasised the value of aboriginal detection and preventive care, noting that bosom crab accounts for astir 30% of each cancers among women successful India. “In Tamil Nadu, Chennai records the highest age-standardised complaint of bosom crab successful the country, with implicit fractional the cases diagnosed successful precocious stages,” helium said.
Veda Padma Priya, objective pb and elder consultant, Breast Oncology highlighted the value of manner choices successful crab prevention. “Simple habits specified arsenic regular carnal activity, a balanced diet, accent management, and avoiding contamination tin importantly trim crab risk,” she said.
