Mangaluru: AJ Hospital and Research Centre, in association with School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya organused cancer awareness programme for health and community workers, as part of National Cancer Prevention Month.Mrs. Corine A Rasquinha, founder president trustee of White Doves Mangalore and a Cancer survivor was the chief guest. Dr. Prashanth Marla, Medical Director A.J. Hospital & Research Centre was Guest of Honor, Dr. Jenis Mary, Vice Principal Roshni Nilaya presided, Dr. Naveen R Rodrigues, Consultant Pain & Palliative Care and Dr. Kavitha, Consultant Radiation Oncologist of A.J. Cancer Institute, A.J. Hospital & Research Centre were the resource persons and explained about cancer and the early detection of Cancer.

Students from Roshni Nilaya through a role play depicted how today’s youth are getting attracted to bad habits and succumbing to cancer. Dr. Meera Montheiro HOD Dept of Medical & Psychiatric Social Work and students were present. Ms. Ramya B student convenor Dept of Medical & Psychiatric Social Work Roshni Nilaya welcome the gathering and Mrs Maria Shanthi social worker A.J. Hospital & Research Centre delivered vote of thanks.