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‘Pink Defenders’ lead Apollo Cancer Centre’s Walkathon to promote Breast Cancer Awareness

The initiative was aimed to highlight the critical role that men can play in supporting the fight against breast cancer, advocating for early detection and encouraging conversations around breast health.

Hyderabad: In a demonstration of solidarity and commitment to breast cancer awareness, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs), Hyderabad, organized the #PinkDefenderWalkathon at KBR Park, bringing together over 100 male staff members, including oncologists, nurses, and medical professionals, on Saturday.

The initiative was aimed to highlight the critical role that men can play in supporting the fight against breast cancer, advocating for early detection and encouraging conversations around breast health. The event was a part of ACCs’ larger #TalkPink campaign, designed to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding breast cancer.

The walkathon was flagged off by C.V. Anand, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, alongside senior clinicians, including Dr. Vijay Anand Reddy, Director of Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, and Dr TPS Bhandari, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad.

The event witnessed enthusiastic male staff members’ participation from the hospital, all sporting pink T-shirts and carrying messages on how men can contribute towards promoting awareness about women’s breast health and how early detection is a game changer in the fight against cancer.

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