International childhood cancer awareness month celebrated at CMC&H, Ludhiana, to create awareness about childhood cancer

Ludhiana, September 27, 2019: International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month was celebrated on 26th September by Paediatric Surgery Department & Paediatric Nursing Department at Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, to create awareness about childhood Cancer. Dr.William Bhatti, Director/Professor & H.O.D, Paediatric Surgery Department unfolded the theme - “There is more than one out there – Be bold go gold”. Dr.Monika Sharma, Professor, Paediatric Medicine Department enlighted the patients & their relatives regarding early signs & symptoms of paediatric cancer and its management. On this occasion, a poster competition based on theme was organized by GNM 2nd year & BSc(N) 4th year students. The judges for the poster competition were Dr.Parvez David Haque-H.O.D, General Surgery Department & Dr.Gurmeet Kaur- Unit Head Paediatric Medicine Department. The winners of poster competition were as under: 1st Prize – Shimpy Rani (GNM 2nd year), 2nd Prize –Nancy (GNM 2nd year), 3rd Prize –Seba Susan Varghese (BScN 4th year). Role Play was enacted by BSc(N) 3rd year students to enhance the knowledge of the parents. Richa Justin Hans-Assistant Professor, Paediatric Nursing Department, College of Nursing proposed vote of thanks. The program activities were highly appreciated by Dr.William Bhatti and Dr. Reena Jairus-Professor & Principal, College of Nursing, CMC & Hospital, Ludhiana. The BSc(N) & MSc(N) students enthusiastically participated in the program.