Cancer 5K Run inspires many with participation 5,000 plus people
Hyderabad, 5 February, 2017: More than 5,000 enthusiastic people have participated in the Yashoda Cancer Awareness 5K Run & bike rally -2017. The 5 K Run & bike rally had begun at Saroor nagar stadium (near) LB Nagar today. It was organized as part of World Cancer Day program-mes with an intention to spread 'Awareness and Fight Cancer' by Yashoda Group Hospitals.
Chief Guest and Honorable Mayor of Hyderabad city Sri. B. Rammohan has flag off the Cancer Awareness 5K Run - 2017. Managing Director of Yashoda Hospitals Dr. GS Rao, Local Public representatives of L.B.Nagar were also graced the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion Sri. Rammohan has Congratulated Yashoda Hospitals for taking this initiative to create awareness among the public to fight against the deadly cancer. He said Telangana Government under the Dynamic Leadership of Sri KCR Garu is determined to improve the standards of Health Care Sector and strengthen the position of Hyderabad as Leading Medicare city in the country. Cancer is causing more panic than all the diseases that has been tormenting the mankind today. India and Telangana state in particular has a high burden of cancer Mayor said. Managing Director Dr. G. S. Rao said, It is estimated that around 10 lakh people are diagnosed with cancer every year and this number could rise significantly if preventive measures are not taken. A major issue with the disease is that (1) people do not realize the symptoms of cancer until it is too late and (2) most cancer victims do not seek help until the disease has reached a more advanced stage which makes treatment and recovery harder. Youth and Students are pivotal in spreading the awareness among the public very effectively. Cancer is a no more a deadly disease.Jts curable. This is the main objective of 'Yashoda Cancer Awareness Walk', he said. Early detection is the key factor in fighting and survival of cancer. 'We are hosting this awareness walk to fill the gap between knowledge and discussion surrounding this killer disease", he further added.
As part of Cancer Awareness programme Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet is offering Special Package for Cancer Screening at heavily discounted price. This offer is valid from 4th Feb.(world cancer day) to 28th of Feb. The Cancer Screening Package meant for women includes: Oncological Consultation, Mammography > 40 yrs old, Pap Smear, U/S Abdomen, Occult blood in Stool, CBP, BMI, Lifestyle, Dietician counceling. This package which regularly costs Rs.5760/- is being offered at special price of Rs. 999/-. Similarly the Cancer Screening Package meant for men includes: Oncological Consultation, PSA >50 years old, U/S Abdomen, CBP, Occult blood in Stool,BMI, Lifestyle, Dietician counseling. This Men's package which regularly costs Rs.4690/- is being offered at special price of Rs. 999/-. These are all the test which help early detection of Cancers said Dr.G.V.K.Reddy, the Medical Oncologist at Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet.
The 5K Run kick started at Saroornagar stadium proceeded up to Kothapet before returning to stadium. More than 5000 people across from all walks of life have participated in the walk and made it a grand success. Yashoda Hospitals; Oncologists, Doctors, Nurses, Staff and especially youth, students joined their hands and pledged against the cancer.
