HMV organises seminar on Breast Cancer

Jalandhar, February 12, 2018: Youth Red Cross Society and Home Science Club of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya organized a seminar on Breast Cancer to observe World Cancer Day under the guidance of Principal Prof.Dr.(Mrs.) Ajay Sareen.
Dr.Archana Dutta, Oncologist, PIMS was invited for same. Mrs. Sudarshan Kang, Head Physical Education Department, HoD Home Sc.Mrs.Neety Sood and Mrs.Deepshikha accorded a warm welcome to the doctor.
Dr.Archana Dutta delivered a very informative lecture on Breast Cancer. Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. She listed various factors responsible for causing the disease. She explained the five stages of breast cancer. She also explained various screening methods available for timely diagnosis. She advised the students to adopt a healthy life style by taking nutritious diet and doing exercise daily. Regular exercise may increase the life expectancy of breast cancer survivors. At the end she answered the queries of students. She motivated the students to become. Pink Ribbon Ambassador and spread the message in society to make it aware of dreaded disease.
On the occasion, college Medical Officer Dr. Aarti Sharma, Miss Aishwarya Kohli and Miss Navjot were also present.