The Hindu-HCG Cancer Centre walkathon highlights need for awarenessStudents, police, health care professionals and young athletes highlighted the need for awareness on cancer in the walkathon organised by The Hindu (Future India Club) in association with HCG City Cancer Centre on Thursday to mark World Cancer Day observed on February 4. Commissioner of Police B. Sreenivasulu flagged off and led the walkathon along with the management and medical team of the HCG Cancer Centre. While some types of cancer were caused by genetic issues, most were caused due to smoking and other habits. He said that at least one-third of the cancer cases were preventable by making lifestyle changes and avoiding smoking and consumption of alcohol. The event highlighted the World Cancer Day theme “I can, we can”.

Source: The Hindu February 04, 2021 20:21 UTC