Staff Reporter
Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (AECH) NORI, the leading public sector hospital of capital specializing in diagnosis and treatment of cancer, concluded the month-long breast cancer awareness activities with a program titled “Together We Can Defeat,” here on Thursday. Begum DG SPD, Lt. Gen. Nadeem Zaki Manj was the chief guest. Begum Chairman PAEC, Mrs. Muneera Naeem, also graced the event.
Head Oncology Department at AECH-NORI, Dr. Humera Mahmood welcomed the participants of the awareness program and shared details about the newly added facilities of cancer diagnosis and treatment at the hospital like MRI Simulator, SPECT-CT machine, and PET-Cyclotron facility. She thanked the chief guest for her unwavering support to the noble cause.
Dr. Humera delivered an informative lecture titled, “Why to take the chance when you can do something about it”. She thanked former diplomat and President NORI Patient Welfare Society (NPWS), Mr. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary for his valuable assistance in fight against cancer and paid rich tributes to all the team members of AECH-NORI for dedicating their lives to the noble cause of providing relief to the ailing cancer patients.
The lecture was followed by an interactive Question & Answer Session named, “Ask the Expert” in which the participants discussed the taboos and socio-cultural issues attached with the breast cancer in the country and learned how to overcome these barriers.
On this occasion, cancer survivors shared their experiences during the session titled, “Embracing the Struggle, Becoming Stronger”. while caregivers also shared their ordeal They appreciated the dedication, patience and professional attitude of NORI doctors especially Dr. Faheem and Dr. Humera. Childhood cancer survivors were marked as super heroes and their bravery in fight against cancer was acknowledged by giving them gifts
All the speakers stressed the need for early diagnosis to treat breast cancer and urged all to adopt ‘check, screen and prevent’ approach in the fight against breast cancer. The event ended with an awareness walk on the premises of the hospital. Covid-19 SOPs were strictly followed by the organizers.
