Cancer Prevention Conference 2018 held

Hyderabad: ‘Aarogya Today’, India’s First Cancer Prevention Conference held at Sheraton Hotel, Hyderabad on Sunday. Sponsored by Ayurway India, the speakers include medical experts like Dr David Christopher and famous personalities like Gautami Tadimalla and Ananda Jayant, who are cancer survivors themselves.

‘Aarogya’, literally translates to the wellness of one’s mind, body and soul, was born from a need to create awareness around cancer and help people understand that there’s a way around the “C - word”. The mission is to focus on not just the treatment; but also on early diagnosis and steps that can be taken today to prevent cancer. 

The conference will feature talks by notable doctors who are pushing research and providing alternative methods to prevent cancer, and by survivors with their stories to share.It is a great way to not only interact but witness how medical advancements work to both cure cancer and be equipped with the knowledge to prevent it.

Actress Gautami, during her inspiring speech recollected her brave cancer journey.  She said no one can prepare you for cancer but we absolutely need to take complete responsibility in understanding oneself and fight this disease. She urged everyone to take pride in oneself and one’s journey in life. There was no history of cancer in her family.  

Yet her emotional stress managed to manifest itself in the physical body and she realized the changes she needed to make to bring balance to her life.   She further added that Cancer is a disease to be taken seriously but you don’t have to be defeated by it.  Because the best weapon you have is your mind.    

Ayurway is a herbal healthcare organization that actively works with cancer patients, among others and their journeys to full recovery using Ayurvedic medicinal practices.  Sarat Addanki, CEO, is also an Ayurvedic Health Educator, who practices Vedic Counselling. The motivation he gathered after losing his mother to cancer, got him involved with his friends (as he call his patients) and helps them overcome their fear of this deadly disease.