Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Raised in Hyderabad
Pancreatic cancer is a sneaky disease that's becoming more common, even in young people in Telangana.
It's hard to find because it doesn't make you feel very sick at first.
Doctors at Medicover Hospitals are worried and want everyone to know more.
They organized a walk in Hyderabad to teach people about this sickness and how to stay safe.
Medicover Hospitals organized a Walkathon in Hyderabad to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer cases are increasing among young adults in Telangana, with nearly 15,000 cases reported annually in India.
The disease is often called a 'silent killer' due to its subtle early symptoms, making it more dangerous.
Unhealthy lifestyles, including poor diet and excessive alcohol, are linked to the rise in cases.
Early diagnosis and timely treatment are emphasized as critical for improving survival rates.
- Who
- Medicover Hospitals, Dr. Pavan Addala, and the public of Hyderabad
- What
- A Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Walkathon
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana (from Necklace Road People’s Plaza to Jalavihar)
- Why
- To raise public awareness about the increasing incidence of pancreatic cancer, particularly in young adults, and to emphasize the importance of early detection and healthy lifestyles.
Doctors' Concern
Public Awareness Efforts
Rising Cases in Young Adults
Doctors' Concern
Pancreatic cancer cases are significantly increasing among young adults in Telangana.
Public Awareness Efforts
Public awareness about pancreatic cancer is crucial for early detection and saving lives.
Nature of the Disease
Doctors' Concern
Pancreatic cancer is a 'silent killer' due to unclear early symptoms, making it more dangerous.
Public Awareness Efforts
Highlighting the importance of timely medical checkups and specialized treatment can improve survival rates.
Contributing Factors
Doctors' Concern
Lifestyle changes, unhealthy eating habits, and excessive alcohol consumption are contributing to the rise in cases.
Public Awareness Efforts
Promoting healthy lifestyles and precautions is vital to combat the increasing incidence of pancreatic cancer.
- Event
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Walkathon
- Organizer
- Medicover Hospitals, Secunderabad
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Date
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Speaker
- Dr. Pavan Addala, Surgical Gastroenterologist
- Key Concern
- Increasing pancreatic cancer cases among young adults
- Contributing Factors
- Unhealthy lifestyle, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption
- Call to Action
- Early diagnosis, specialized treatment, healthy lifestyle, timely medical checkups
