ALIGARH October 26: The Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Jawan (working under the Department of Community Medicine, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University) organized a breast cancer awareness programme, marking the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, under the supervision of Prof. Uzma Eram (Member-in-Charge, RHTC).

The PG students Dr. Mohammad Bilal and Dr. Chandramouli Mitra, along with the interns Naureen, Naushin and Mohammad Shayan staged an informative skit on the theme, “No one should face breast cancer alone”.

Prof. Saira Mehnaz, Chairperson, Department of Community Medicine highlighted the importance of early detection of breast cancer for its proper management and increasing the life expectancy of the patient.

Prof. M. Athar Ansari urged the villagers to regularly conduct a self-examination to prevent the breast cancer reaching the last stage.

Dr. Tabassum Nawab briefed about the signs and symptoms and risk factors related to breast cancer, while Dr. Chandramouli Mitra (JR-1) demonstrated the breast self-examination.

A breast cancer survivor, Mrs. Bimlesh, a resident of Jawan was felicitated by Prof. Saira Mehnaz. She shared her experience of early diagnosis and management of the disease.

Prof. Uzma Eram extended a vote of thanks.

Earlier, Dr Ameer Ayyub (JR-1) welcomed the guests and participants.