Flash mob spreads awareness on paediatric cancers in Ludhiana

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 20

September is observed as the International Childhood Cancer Awareness month as children are now increasingly affected by cancers.

The department of paediatric surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), here, organised a flash mob as an awareness activity for the noble cause late on Sunday evening. Dr William Bhatti, director, professor and head, department of paediatric surgery, and Dr Vishal Michael, assistant professor, paediatric surgeon, addressed the gathering about common paediatric cancers and need for awareness in the community.

There were two subsequent events, first at Pavilion Mall at 5 pm and the other at Sarabha Nagar Market at 6 pm. Medical students presented a short but enthusing dance. Emphasis was laid on importance of early detection and treatment.

The doctors said white spot in eye, lump in abdomen, unexplained fever, weight loss, fatigue, easy bruising and bleeding were common signs of cancer in childhood.

The theme of the events were ‘Together we fight, we will be better’.