: CARE Hospitals, Hi-Tec City, one of the leading multi-specialty hospitals in Hyderabad, organized an awareness walkathon with brain tumour survivors. The event, held on the occasion of World Brain Tumour Day, was flagged off by Chief Guest Dr. Roopa Koduvayur, Doctor & Actress in presence of Guest of Honors Dr.
Srinivas Reddy, Founder & Managing Director, Optimus Group Pvt Ltd., Dr. Rajat Kumar, IAS, doctors and hospital staff to spread awareness about brain care, prevalence of brain tumours and encourage a healthy life for survivors, post-surgery.
Brain tumours represent a considerable burden of disease, with thousands of new cases diagnosed each year in India. Approximately 2% of all cancers in India can be accounted to brain tumours, and they remain a significant issue across the world even today. Detecting tumours early and treating them accordingly is an efficient way to preserve the lives of patients.
The event commenced with doctors and hospital staff walking alongside brain tumor survivors, celebrating their victory over adversity. This walkathon brought together survivors, their families, medical professionals, and community members in a unified effort to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Participants shared personal stories of resilience, demonstrating the potential for recovery with the right medical care.
Following the walkathon, a felicitation ceremony was held to commend the survivors for their courage and triumph. Mr. Sunit Agarwal, H.
