An awareness program on prevention and early detection of Cancer , for the students of Bhavan’s Public School was organised on 23rd February 2014.The resource person was the eminent Dr.Thomas Varughese from India ,a specialist with 25 years of experience as a cancer specialist , surgical and cosmetic oncologist.
He is also the inventor of Drain less approach in conservative mastectomy (Thomas technique) and also received several awards for the same. The program started with a prayer and the Principal welcomed the resource person and the gathering. Mr.A.P.Manikantan , Vice president delivered the presidential address.Dr.Thomas focused on how with better life style which includes food , good habits and work out can prevent cancer .He also stressed that onset of cancer is not the end of life and current advanced technology gives lot of room for treatment which have lesser side effects and one can lead a normal life with the early detection and treatment of cancer .The entire session was very interactive and informative for the children and the teachers.
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