17/10/2025
On the occasion of , celebrated every year in October, a ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Walk’ was organized by the Department of Radiation Oncology, AIIMS Patna, on 14th October 2025. The walk started from the Admin Block and concluded at the OPD Foyer.
The program commenced with the release of pink balloons, symbolizing hope and awareness, followed by an awareness rally graced by Prof. (Brig.) Dr. Raju Agarwal (Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Patna), Prof. (Dr.) Punam Bhadani (Dean, Academics), Prof. (Dr.) Anup Kumar (Medical Superintendent), Prof. (Dr.) Pritanjali Singh (HOD, Radiation Oncology), along with Dr. Nilesh Mani, Dr. Harikesh Bahadur Singh, and Dr. Minakshi Mishra (Assistant Professors, Radiation Oncology).
Faculty from various departments also joined the event, including Dr. Upasna (Addl. Professor, Radiology), Dr. Veena (HOD, Plastic Surgery), and Dr. Azhar (Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology), who shared valuable insights on the importance of breast cancer awareness.
Senior residents, junior residents, nursing officers, and staff from the Dept. of Radiation Oncology participated enthusiastically in the rally.
A Nukkad Natak was also performed in the OPD Foyer by http://B.Sc. Nursing students, highlighting the benefits of early detection, screening, and self-examination in preventing breast cancer.
Hon’ble Executive Director Prof. (Brig.) Dr. Raju Agarwal interacted with the public, encouraging early detection and promoting awareness about healthy lifestyle practices.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pritanjali Singh emphasized that breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women worldwide.
According to GLOBOCAN 2022, the global incidence of breast cancer is 22.96 lakh, while in India, it is 1.92 lakh. The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer in females is 1 in 8.
Every 4 minutes, a new breast cancer case is diagnosed, and every 8 minutes, one woman succumbs to the disease — a burden that can be significantly reduced through early detection, timely treatment, regular screening, and sustained public awareness.
PMO India J.P.Nadda Prataprao Jadhav Anupriya Patel अनुप्रिया पटेल Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India PIB in Bihar