SBI Life Insurance organised a breast cancer awareness programme, ‘Thanks A Dot’, at Osmania University College of Science in Hyderabad. The event featured interactive sessions led by Ravindra Sharma of SBI Life and Dr. Sowmya from Apollo Hospitals, engaging over 70 postgraduate students.
To kick off International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation illuminated several Hyderabad landmarks in pink, continuing its 17-year tradition. The initiative aims to promote early detection and honour survivors.
The Sudha Reddy Foundation, in association with MEIL Foundation, announced the second edition of the Pink Power Run in Hyderabad. Scheduled for September 28, the event will feature Miss World 2025 and Miss Asia 2025, promoting inclusive breast cancer awareness
Due to a lack of awareness and the absence of a robust screening programme in India, more than 60 per cent breast cancer cases are in advanced stages, says founder director, KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, Dr P Raghu Ram
Delhi Metro's decision followed a day of intense debate on social media and beyond regarding the poster created by the YouWeCan Foundation, a non-profit organization. Launched in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the campaign featured AI-generated women on a bus holding oranges, accompanied by a caption encouraging women to "check your oranges once a month" for early detection.
The Pink Power Run will feature three categories — 3km, 5km, and 10km race — ensuring that participants of diverse ages and fitness levels can partake in this cause.
Noted monuments and landmarks in Hyderabad including Charminar, Buddha statue, T -Hub, Prasads I-max and Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge were illuminated in pink for the 15 consecutive year, by UBCF.
"Increasing life expectancy, later age at the time of first child birth, nulliparity, obesity and alcohol consumption are some of the important risk factors," Dr Jyoti Wadhwa said.
