The College of Physiotherapy, SRMIST Trichy, proudly conducted an awareness program on Breast Cancer at Sangenthi Village, Rural Center, on 18.10.2024 at 10.00 AM to 11.00 AM. Around 50 female participants (Age Group between 40 years to 60 years) in and around Village attended, making it a significant gathering for the awareness program. The MPT Ist year volunteered the Program
Dr. Meera Mohan, M.B.B.S, DGO, Consultant, Sangenthi, inaugurated the program, and dedicated speech for the public about the Breast cancer. Followed by the Welcome address given by Mr. RajaRethinam, MPT (Ortho) Asst. Prof, college of Physiotherapy, SRMIST.
The Participants were addressed by the following topics,
“Importance, Do’s and Dont’s in Breast Cancer – by Mrs. Soundarya M, MPT (OBG), (PhD), Asst. Prof, College of Physiotherapy, SRMIST
“Self Examination of Breast” by Mrs.Yogeswari, MPT (OBG), Asst. Prof, College of Physiotherapy, SRMIST.
The highlighted points are,
Causes for Breast Cancer
Incidence in Breast Cancer
How to Examine the Breast Cancer
Importance of Breast feeding for infants
Physiotherapy Management after Mastectomy
The highlight of the program is the Public interacted and discussed about their queries related to Breast Cancer, and its Symptoms.
The Awareness pamphlets were distributed to the participants. Also General talk on women’s Health were educated
