Chief Minister Raman Singh flagged off cancer awareness marathon near Gandhi Park to observe the ‘World Cancer Day’ in the city on Wednesday. He said that instead of fearing cancer, one should take precautionary measures. “Cancer is 100 per cent treatable”, he said. In his brief address to the gathering, he appealed to people to stay away from intoxicants such as liquor, tobacco, beedi, cigarette etc.
A large number of youngsters, doctors and citizens participated in the marathon, jointly organised by Indian Medical Council (IMA) Raipur Chapter and Ramkrishna Care Hospital. On the occasion, Singh said that it is necessary to create public awareness about cancer and its causes. Organising ‘Cancer Awareness Marathon’ for this purpose is a commendable effort.
Cancer treatment facility is available in Raipur based Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Hospital and other private hospitals as well. IMA Raipur Chapter Chairman Dr Ashok Tripathi and Director, Ramkrishna Hospital Dr Sandeep Dave along with Dr Sandeep Sarraf and Dr Ashwani Dewangan and other doctors were also present on the occasion.