Women at Lalit Ashok receive information on cancer

The Lalit Ashok employees said that it had organized an awareness session for its women staff on the risks of breast cancer.

"The hotel had invited Dr Jayanti S Thumsi, a senior consultant, breast oncologist and in charge of the breast oncology department at the Global Cancer Institute, BGS Global Hospital to chair the session, where she shared a detailed insight on the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of breast cancer," one of them said.

The session also emphasized that it is imperative for every women to undergo yearly mammogram test and monthly breast self examination which can help in early detection.

Thumsi further said: "In today's life it is very evident that women do not give significance to their health due to multiple roles they play not only at home, but also at workplace. There arises a need for every organization to take onus to educate and engage its employees with such awareness program to empower them physically and mentally. I appreciate this initiative taken by The Lalit Ashok on this remarkable day."

Amit Samson, general manager, the Lalit Ashok, said that the hotel has always engaged its employees and guests on various awareness activities which helped them achieve a change in their lives, organization and the nation.

"Similarly, to merit our women employees for their equal contributions to the organization's growth, the management decided to carry out this awareness activity to keep them conscious about their health."

The session received an overwhelming response from the participants. Dr Thumsi requested each and every participant to spread the message of "our health is our responsibility" among their family, relatives, friends and community they live in.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Women-at-Lalit-Ashok-receive-information-on-cancer/articleshow/32012586.cms