Centre for Women and Gender Studies of the college has organised an awareness programme on Cancer in collaboration with A.J.Hospital and Research Centre, Mangaluru on 23rd July, 2015 for the girl students and faculty members. Dr. Rachan Shetty and Dr. Kavitha Shetty were the resource persons. Dr. Rachan Shetty explained the causes for the cancer and the precautions to be taken. Dr.Kavitha Shetty created awareness on Breast Cancer & Cervical Cancer, its causes & preventive measures. Displaying slides and videos, she rolled out statistics to prove the alarming increase in breast cancer cases in recent years. Demonstrative videos to explain how to carry out Self Breast Examination (SBE) were shown and advised the girl students & faculty members on the measures to be taken to protect themselves from the dreadful disease. The programme was well received by all and was very useful. 150 students benefitted from this programme.Dr.K.V.Malini, Principal of the college presided over the function. Prof. Seema Prabhu S., Director, Centre for Women & Gender Studies welcomed the gathering. Prof. Sushma R. Shetty rendered vote of thanks.
Report by Prof. Seema Prabhu S.
Dr.Kavitha Shetty
Dr.Rachan Shetty
