World Cancer Day 2026
Event Report: World Cancer Day Celebration, Malabar Medical
College, Calicut
Theme : "United
by Unique" (2025-2027)
Date :
February 4, 2026
Venue : Main
Auditorium (Emerald hall) and College Exhibition Hall in Academic block
1. Keynote Address: Breast Cancer
Awareness
The
event commenced with an insightful session by Renowned Oncosurgeon- Dr. Sumith
Lal, focusing on the topic “Breast cancer: Detect Early, Treat right”.
Key
Highlights: The speaker emphasized that early detection is the strongest weapon
against the disease.
Clinical
Guidance: Detailed demonstrations on Breast Self-Examination (BSE) were
provided, urging women to perform monthly checks for any lumps or changes in
skin texture.
Takeaway:
The talk dispelled common myths, reinforcing that "Every Story is Unique,
Every Journey Matters".
