Fortis finds a unique way to spread awareness about breast cancer

Tambola is a popular hit with the ladies and using the game as a tool is Fortis Hospital, Mohali. The Hospital has designed a Tambola game to drive home the message of early detection of cancer, preventive measures to be taken, treatment possibilities and how to keep a positive attitude in life. A special session was held at the hospital where nearly hundred women from all age groups in attendance. As each number was called, a specially created message was also given. For example when number 16 was called, the line used was 'Consult a doctor if a lump is seen, number 16' or for number 10 it was 'Avoid Estrogen, Number 10' and so on. Also present for the session were former patients and cancer survivors. The guest of honour was Raka Ghira, the first lady DSP of Mohali Police.

Fortis also distributed the list of one-liners along with the numbers among the audience so they could also use them while playing Tambola at their kitty parties and other functions and spread the message of breast cancer awareness further. Number 25 focussed on this and the line read 'Spread information, save a life: Number 25'. The informal setup of Tambola also encouraged patients and their relatives to have a positive attitude as this would help them in fighting the disease. 'Be positive, don't blame your fate, number 28' or 'Join a support group, be happy too, Number 2' drove home this point.

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