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04-11-2022 Extension Lecture on Cancer Awareness and Prevention organised by The Red Ribbon Club


Posted on 18/11/2022

An Extension lecture was organised by the Red Ribbon club & YRC of the college on Cancer Awareness and Prevention on 04/11/22 to celebrate National cancer awareness day on 07/11/22. The lecture was arranged by Dr Apurva Chawla , Convenor Red Ribbon club & YRC under the chairmanship of the principal Mrs. Promila Malik. The resource person for the talk was Dr Priyanka Singla, Medical Officer, civil Hospital, Naraingarh. The principal addressed the students about the disease of cancer which is increasing rapidly, therefore it is important to set up cancer literacy and awareness programmes amongst the youth population. Dr. Apurva also emphasised on the need of such lectures because cancer awareness is the key to early detection as well as prevention. Dr Priyanka sensitised the students on cancer and its types and its prevention. She discussed different types of cancers and also how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent it. Dr. Devender Dhingra gave a formal vote of thanks whereas Dr Suma lata handled the stage. As many as 80 students benefited from the interactive talk.