Cancer Awareness Programme was organized in CT Public School to enlighten the children about this deadly disease. The programme was headed by Mr. Gurdeep Singh, representative of Cancer Aid Society, an NGO working strenuously for the past 28 years to combat this noxious this disease.
Mr. Gurdeep Singh acquainted the students that there were two types of cancer i.e. benign cancer and malignant cancer. Benign cancer is safe while malignant cancer can be cured if detected at the first stage. He also advised the students to keep a check on the symptoms of cancer and approach the doctor immediately if any symptom is recognized. He told the students that the intake of alcohol and tobacco have an adverse effect on health and give a head start to this fatal disease.
He also advocated that the children should eat a sumptuous and balanced diet and refrain from the consumption of junk foods and cold drinks in order to remain healthy. He requested the children to join hands with this society to spread awareness among the masses to eliminate this disease and work for a healthy nation.
Principal Mrs. Suman Rana also advised the students to take healthy and nutritious food and avoid fast foods.