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On behalf of Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, I wish our chief guest, Padmashri Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant; Chairman, Shri. Nandamuri Balakrishna; Members of the board, distinguished guests, media, colleagues & friends a warm welcome and a very good morning.

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Breast cancer is the second most frequent cancer among women with an estimated incidence of 23 out of every 100 new cancer cases diagnosed. It is now one of the most common cancers both in the developed as well as developing regions of the world.

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Though incidence is high in developed countries, mortality due to breast cancer is coming down and part of that success is due to the awareness created by the World Breast Cancer Awareness Month program.

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Since the program began in October 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women aged 50 years and older and deaths have declined.

There are now about 25 lakhs breast cancer survivors in United States alone.

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But the situation is quite opposite in developing countries like India, where 46 out of every 100 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients do not live till next year, whereas in western countries it is only 27 out of 100 patients. The cause for this difference is lack of awareness about the disease, fear of being diagnosed with cancer, even if aware; lack of access to screening as well as quality, timely & affordable cancer care.

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Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, the wish of late Smt. Basavatarakam, wife of late Shri. Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao, who herself succumbed to cancer, was established with the goal of bringing affordable world class cancer care into the common mans reach.

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Since its inception the hospital has conducted several hundreds of screening programs as well as strived to spread awareness about cancer among people. In this silver jubilee year (25) of the commencement of the World Breast Cancer Awarness Month, Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute has committed itself towards the goal of bridging this gap in cure & survival for Indian women.

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Thank you all for being here today and joining hands with us in this noble initiative

Film
Screening of the film on breast cancer awareness titled Bringing Health to Breast Cancer Patients

Invite guests onto dias

Chief Guest : Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant Shri. Nandamuri Balakrishna, Managing Trustee & Chairman of the Board Dr. Kodela Siva Prasad Rao, Member, Trust Board Shri. Nama Nageshwara Rao, Member, Trust Board Dr. MVVS Murthi, Member, Trust Board Shri. JSR Prasad, Member, Trust Board Shri. Rudra Pratap Singh, CEO, BIACHRI

Lighting of the lamp

I request our chief guest for the day, Dr. Ananda Shankar, to please light the lamp, represents a light of hope that there is cure to breast cancer

Prayer
Recital by nursing students
Sis. Sis. Sis.

Welcome address
CEO Shri. Rudra Pratap Singh

Dr. T. Subrahmanyeshwar Rao

Will address us about Breast Cancer Cure

Dr. Senthil Rajappa

Addres the gathering

Breast cancer survivors address

Sister Pramila She has been working as a nurse at BIACH since the inception of this hospital 10 years She was well known for her tender care towards the patients She was diagnosed with an early breast cancer in 2007 Underwent breast conserving surgery, chemotherapy & radiation Since then she has also involved in counselling our patients

Address by board members

Chief guests address

Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant

 World renowned dancer & choregrapher Developed passion for dance at an age of 4 Joined the world renowned school of Bharatanatyam Kalakshethra, at the age of 11 Acquired a diploma & post-graduate diploma in Bharatanatyam Learnt Kuchipudi from Sri Pasumarthy Ramalinga Shastry

 M.Phil in arts history from Osmania University - 'Development of Bharatanatyam - Role of Kalakshetra PhD from Osmania University - 'Promotion of Tourism and Culture - Role of Railways Started teaching dance at the age of 17 Established Shankarananda Kalakshetra Her work spans from rich mythologies and historical chronicles, to searing commentary on gender issues.

 Recipient of several awards and titles

Padmashri 2007 Natya Kalasagara Kalaratna Nritya Kalasagara Nritya Choodamani Natya Illavarasi Kalaimamani etc

 Messenger of hope for breast cancer Diagnosed with cancer in 2008 Underwent surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy & now on hormonal therapy Has been on continuous follow up since Encouraged by her husbands words of support, she made up her mind to fight cancer She made up her mind then that cancer was only one page in her life and it definitely is not the last page

 She found the support and joy to come out of her sorrow and misery in her dance She has overcome her cancer boldly, dancing through it We could not have thought of a better messenger as a chief guest for this program

Chairmans Address

Presentation of awards
Have done commendable work in spreading awareness on cancer Mr. Parathasarathy Mrs. Haritha Dr. Kalpana Raghunath Dr. Veena Dr. Sujatha Dr. Jangaiah

Presentation of awards
Dr. Bhaskar Dr. Sulochana Rani Ms. Vasundhara (Mammography technician) Mrs. Bhulaxmi Mrs. Odemmma Mr. Srinivas Mr. Prasad

Presentation of mementos
Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant Shri. Nandamuri Balakrishna Dr. Kodela Siva Prasad Rao Shri. Nama Nageshwara Rao Dr. MVVS Murthi Shri. JSR Prasad Shri. Rudra Pratap Singh

Vote of thanks
Dr. Padmanabham