Bengaluru, Feb 04: Marking World Cancer Day, SRV Agadi Hospital, a leading multispeciality tertiary care hospital located in Wilson Garden, organised a cancer awareness march on Tuesday to promote early detection, prevention, and timely access to cancer care. The initiative brought together students, healthcare professionals, and community members in a public show of solidarity for patients and survivors.

The march was flagged off by Dr. Niti Raizada, Senior Director – Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology; Dr. S. Krishnamurthy, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology; Dr. Anju Agadi of SRV Agadi Hospital, Bengaluru; and Shri Umar Ismail Khan, Chairman, Al-Ameen College of Management Studies.

The event, held ahead of World Cancer Day, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and local residents. The march began at Al-Ameen Institute of Management Studies on Hosur Road and culminated at SRV Agadi Hospital in Wilson Garden. Participants wore symbolic masks and held awareness placards, creating a striking visual that reinforced the message that while cancer journeys differ, collective support and informed conversations can make a meaningful difference.

Doctors from SRV Agadi Hospital actively engaged with the public throughout the event, offering insights on cancer prevention, screening guidelines, and early symptom recognition. They also interacted one-on-one with participants, addressing common concerns such as screening age, lifestyle risks, vaccination where applicable, and when to consult a specialist.

World Cancer Day, instituted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in support of the World Cancer Declaration, is observed annually on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, early detection, and treatment, with the primary goal of reducing cancer-related deaths and illness worldwide.

World Cancer Day serves as a unifying global initiative in the fight against cancer. Under the 2026 campaign theme, ‘United by Unique’, the movement aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by promoting awareness, education, and action among governments, healthcare systems, and individuals.

“Cancers detected at an early stage have significantly better outcomes,” said Dr. Abhay Vispute, Founder-Director, SRV Hospitals. “Yet in India, late presentation remains a major challenge. Healthcare institutions must stand visibly for awareness as much as they stand for treatment. Through initiatives like this march, we are bridging the gap between awareness and actionable health behaviour—especially among young adults and families. Educating communities on subtle early signs and available screening options is critical to improving survival rates.”

SRV Hospitals is fully equipped with state-of-the-art medical infrastructure and experienced consultants across multiple specialties. The hospital offers comprehensive care under one roof, including advanced operation theatres and cath labs, a robust emergency and accident unit, expansive OPD and diagnostic services, a 24×7 pharmacy, and in-house pathology services.