Patna: Emphasising the need to break the silence around cancer and encourage women to take charge of their health, an awareness programme, ‘Breaking the Silence’, was organised at the Bameti auditorium on Saturday. The programme focused on dispelling myths and fears surrounding cancer and highlighting the importance of early detection and timely medical intervention.Held on the theme ‘Every story is unique, every journey matters’, the event brought together doctors, health experts and social workers for an interactive discussion on cancer awareness, regular health check-ups, medical guidance and the role of family support in a patient’s recovery journey.Agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, who inaugurated the programme along with Padma Shri awardee Shanti Rai, cancer counsellor and author Neerja Mallik, spoke about the link between health, nutrition and the environment.Sinha stressed the importance of organic farming, nutritious food and a balanced lifestyle. He also underlined the role of family support and a positive outlook in helping patients cope with cancer.Neerja Mallik urged women to speak openly about their health concerns instead of allowing hesitation or fear to prevent them from seeking medical help.Several medical professionals, including Satyajit Singh, Avinash Upadhyay, Padmini Sinha, Riddhu Sharma, Niharika Rai and Poonam Chaudhary, shared their views on the occasion.
