Cancer awareness rally held at DMCH

September is celebrated as childhood cancer awareness month. Childhood cancer is curable and to highlight this cankids kidscan in association with Arpita Cancer Society, ludhiana organized a cancer awareness rally at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana.

Mrs. Rama Munjal, President Arpita Cancer Society flagged off the rally along with Dr. Ashwani K Chaudhary Medical Superintendent DMCH , Dr. Puneet A Pooni Professor & Head of Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Deepak Bhatt Professor Pediatrics and Dr. Shruti Kakkar, Associate Professor, Pediatrics.

According to Mrs. Rama Munjal, Arpita cancer society has been working in the field of childhood cancer since 1999 and has helped 175 children with cancer so far. Rise in awareness and the affordability of treatment is possible only through organizations such as these.

Secretary DMCH Managing Society, Sh Prem Kumar Gupta and Dr Ashwani K Chaudhary appreciated the efforts of Department of Paediatrics and Arpita Cancer Society for conducting this awareness rally.