Senior oncologists at Apollo Cancer Centres in Hyderabad emphasised the importance of early diagnosis of prostate cancer during the awareness programme ‘Tame the Fire’. Dr Vijay Anand Reddy described prostate cancer as a “silent fire” that often goes unnoticed until advanced stages, but remains highly treatable if detected early.
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 toddler is perhaps one of the youngest people from the city to donate hair for the cause. Her mother Jerusha Dorcas gave her daughter's hair to Hyderabad Hair Donation Foundation
The platform also says that there is a need to develop a policy framework around crowdfunding, to prevent the misuse of platforms raised for a good cause.
