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Max Organises 'Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting'

Max Cancer Centre, Patparganj took the initiative of bringing all breast cancer survivors on a common platform on the occasion of 'World Cancer Day' to support the cause. Over 60 breast cancer patients attended the meet along with entire team of Max Cancer Centre. An online blog called 'Pink Connect' has also been started by Max Healthcare on leading social networking website Facebook, where various leading doctors, psychiatrists, cancer patients and their peers can contribute stories, exchange information and share experiences regarding this disease and its cures.

Said Dr Geeta K, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Max Healthcare, "These meetings are a learning experience for the caregivers as well. There are several issues we are unable to address during the course of treatment and are brought to light by people who have lived through the experience. What is more amazing are the novel solutions that they come up with for their problems."

Said Dr Vineeta Goel, Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Max Healthcare, "These meetings are aimed at empowering women whose lives are temporarily disrupted by this disease. These meetings reinforce the message that they return to their normal lives and give back to the community by influencing at least 10 other women to become breast aware. This will go a long way in picking up disease early and expecting better outcomes in the long run."

Also present at the occasion was Mamta Goenka, who spoke about her own story of victory against breast cancer. "After experiencing the ordeal of breast cancer and emerging victorious, I take it as my responsibility to give back to the society by educating breast cancer sufferers about lymphedema (swelling of arm) and encouraging and motivating them to go on with their normal lives."

EH News Bureau