{"id":63865,"date":"2026-02-06T19:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/nargis-dutt-foundation-marks-world-cancer-day-with-an-evening-of-awareness-hope-and-music\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T19:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:01:11","slug":"nargis-dutt-foundation-marks-world-cancer-day-with-an-evening-of-awareness-hope-and-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/nargis-dutt-foundation-marks-world-cancer-day-with-an-evening-of-awareness-hope-and-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Nargis Dutt Foundation Marks World Cancer Day with an Evening of Awareness, Hope and Music"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 06:\u00a0<\/strong>On the occasion of\u00a0World Cancer Day<\/strong>, the\u00a0Nargis Dutt Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0organized an inspiring awareness programme, bringing together medical experts, cancer survivors, caregivers and citizens to reaffirm a powerful message \u2014\u00a0\u201cCancer is a word, not a sentence.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Speaking at the event,\u00a0Ms. Priya Dutt<\/strong>, Chairperson of the Nargis Dutt Foundation, emphasized the Foundation\u2019s long-standing commitment to cancer awareness and patient care.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Nargis Dutt Foundation, our mission has always been clear \u2014 to remove fear associated with cancer through awareness, early detection and access to care. Hope must reach everyone, regardless of background,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Priya Dutt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The highlight of the programme was a panel of\u00a0two eminent oncologists<\/strong>, who addressed the audience on various aspects of cancer prevention, treatment and advancements in oncology.<\/p>\n

Dr. Anil D\u2019Cruz<\/strong>, Director of Oncology at Apollo Hospitals, spoke on head and neck cancers and the urgent need for awareness.<\/p>\n

\u201cA large number of cancers in India are detected at a late stage. Awareness, lifestyle changes and regular screening can dramatically improve outcomes. Early diagnosis can save thousands of lives every year,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Dr. Anil D\u2019Cruz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Addressing the role of precision medicine,\u00a0Dr. Sewanti Limaye<\/strong>, Director of Medical and Precision Oncology at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, highlighted how innovation is transforming cancer care.<\/p>\n

\u201cCancer treatment today is no longer one-size-fits-all. Precision oncology allows us to tailor treatments based on the biology of each patient\u2019s cancer, leading to better outcomes and quality of life,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Dr. Sewanti Limaye<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The session concluded with words from acclaimed ad filmmaker, director, producer and actor\u00a0Mr Kunal Kapoor<\/strong>, who said \u201cAwareness and compassion can change the cancer story.\u201d<\/p>\n

Radio Mirchi also joined hands with NDF on this occasion to spread awareness about the importance of early detection and to remind everyone that informed choices truly can save lives.<\/p>\n

The evening opened and concluded with a soulful musical performance by Som Prem and his band, whose music set a reflective and uplifting tone for the programme.<\/p>\n

Also present at the event was Grandmaster Affan Kutty , a prodigy who has amazed India and the world with blindfold Rubiks Cube mastery.<\/p>\n

Alongside the talks and entertainment, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd and NM Medicals \u00a0partnered with NDF to provide subsidized cancer screening products to promote \u00a0accessible early detection, while a SAI Hospital Chembur\u2013supported kiosk offered free general health checks to encourage proactive health monitoring.<\/p>\n

Through this World Cancer Day initiative, the\u00a0Nargis Dutt Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0once again reaffirmed the message that\u00a0healing extends beyond medicine \u2014 it also lies in compassion, community and hope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 06:\u00a0On the occasion of\u00a0World Cancer Day, the\u00a0Nargis Dutt Foundation\u00a0organized an inspiring awareness programme, bringing together medical experts, cancer survivors, caregivers and citizens to reaffirm a powerful … Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":63866,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[223],"class_list":["post-63865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-lifestyle","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63865"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63865\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsdaddy.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}