- With the initiative, SRV Hospitals aims to achieve the objective of raising awareness about various types of cancers and how certain types of cancer can be prevented through vaccination and significant lifestyle changes.
Marking World Cancer Day, SRV Agadi Hospital, a leading multispeciality tertiary care hospital located in Wilson Garden organised a cancer awareness March on Tuesday to promote early detection, prevention, and timely access to cancer care. The initiative brought together students, healthcare professionals, and community members in a public show of solidarity for patients and survivors. March was flagged off by Dr. Niti Raizada, Senior Director – Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology, Dr. S. Krishnamurthy, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Dr. Anju Agadi of SRV Agadi Hospital, Bengaluru and Shri. Umar Ismail Khan, Chairman, Al-Ameen College of Management Studies.
The event, held ahead of World Cancer Day, saw enthusiastic participation from students, healthcare professionals, volunteers and local residents. The march began at Al-Ameen Institute of Management Studies on Hosur Road and culminated at SRV Agadi Hospital in Wilson Garden. Participants wore symbolic masks and held awareness placards — creating a striking and thought-provoking visual that reinforced the message that while cancer journeys differ, collective support and informed conversations can make a meaningful difference.
Doctors from SRV Agadi Hospital engaged with the public throughout the event, offering insights on prevention, screening guidelines, and symptom recognition. They also interacted one-on-one with participants, answering questions on common concerns such as screening age, lifestyle risks, vaccination where applicable, and when to consult a specialist.
World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic. Under the campaign theme ‘United by Unique,’ World Cancer Day aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about cancer and pressing governments and individuals across the world to act against the disease.
“Cancers detected at an early stage have significantly better outcomes,” said Dr. Abhay Vispute, Founder-Director, SRV Hospitals. “Yet in India, late presentation remains a major challenge. Healthcare institutions must stand visibly for awareness as much as they stand for treatment. Through initiatives like this March, we are trying to bridge the gap between awareness and actionable health behaviour — especially among young adults and families. Many patients wait until symptoms become obvious or severe. Educating communities on subtle early signs and available screening options is critical to improving survival rates.”
As part of its evolving clinical direction, SRV Agadi Hospital has instituted a comprehensive Oncology Department that integrates medical, haemato, and surgical oncology through a multidisciplinary, patient-first approach. The department is being strengthened with the guidance of experienced specialists including Dr. Niti Raizada, Senior Director – Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology, and Dr. S. Krishnamurthy, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, whose collective expertise supports the hospital’s broader vision of delivering advanced and compassionate cancer care locally.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Niti Raizada, Senior Director – Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology – SRV Agadi Hospital said, “Over the years, cancer treatment has been inadvertently impacted by a lot of care gaps that are attributable to various reasons. These gaps are nothing but impediments that prevent doctors and caregivers from achieving good clinical outcomes. These impediments are rooted in various deficiencies like lack of early diagnosis, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or even poor patient accessibility to care. With the best of hospital infrastructure facilities, our focus is to close these gaps and provide quality healthcare services to the patients.”
Dr. S. Krishnamurthy, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology – SRV Agadi Hospital said, “We are committed to proactively identifying the care gaps and bridging them in conclusive fashion. Our goal is to make cancer care deliver the desired clinical outcome for every patient treated at SRV Hospital. Oncology, over time, had evolved into several sub-specialties that call for exclusive focus both from research and practice perspectives. The key challenge of oncology is meet all key quality parameters that this intricate practice inherently demands.”
Observers at the march noted that a growing segment of Bengaluru’s youth is open to engaging with health-related public issues, provided the communication is straightforward and relevant. Organisers said future programmes will include targeted screening camps, community seminars in partnership with local institutions, and sustained outreach efforts beyond World Cancer Day.
About SRV Agadi Hospital: SRV Agadi Hospital is a 140-bed tertiary care multi-specialty hospital located in Wilson Garden, Bengaluru. Blending decades of community trust with modern infrastructure and advanced medical technology, the hospital delivers comprehensive healthcare services across key specialties and super-specialties under one roof.
About SRV Hospitals: About SRV Hospitals is a group of 500+ bed tertiary care, multi-specialty hospitals across Mumbai, Nashik, and Bengaluru. Known for its robust critical care protocols, strong consultant network, and high patient satisfaction, SRV is redefining how tertiary care is delivered at the neighbourhood level.
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Photo Caption: SRV Agadi Hospital organises a Community Awareness March to observe World Cancer Day 2026. March was flagged off by Dr. Niti Raizada, Senior Director – Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology, Dr. S. Krishnamurthy, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Dr. Anju Agadi of SRV Agadi Hospital, Bengaluru and Shri. Umar Ismail Khan, Chairman, Al-Ameen College of Management Studies.
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