{"id":2692,"date":"2025-09-10T09:20:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/?p=2692"},"modified":"2025-09-10T09:21:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:21:09","slug":"dr-sasipriya-a-voice-of-hope-in-cancer-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/dr-sasipriya-a-voice-of-hope-in-cancer-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Sasipriya \u2013 A Voice of Hope in Cancer Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Tiruchirappalli, September 9, 2025:<\/strong>\u00a0The Rotary Club of Tiruchy Central, along with the Rotaract Club of Cauvery College, hosted a heartfelt\u00a0<strong>Cancer Awareness Programme<\/strong>\u00a0at the O P Ramasamy Reddiar Auditorium. The event wasn\u2019t just about medical facts \u2014 it was about hope, prevention, and breaking myths.<\/p>\n<h2>Dr. P. Sasipriya Govindaraj \u2013 Guiding the Community<\/h2>\n<p>The session was led by\u00a0<strong>Dr. P. Sasipriya Govindaraj (MBBS, DMRT, MD (RT))<\/strong>, a compassionate Radiation Oncologist and\u00a0<strong>Executive Director of Harshamitra Super Speciality Cancer Centre &amp; Research Institute Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In her talk, Dr. Sasipriya reminded the audience that\u00a0<strong>cancer is not the end of the road<\/strong>. She reassured everyone that when detected early, many cancers are fully treatable. With warmth and clarity, she urged people not to fall prey to fear or misinformation but to seek timely medical care.<\/p>\n<p>What the Audience Learned<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Everyday habits like\u00a0<strong>avoiding processed food and tobacco<\/strong>\u00a0can go a long way in preventing cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eating healthy, exercising regularly, and going for check-ups<\/strong>\u00a0are powerful tools to stay safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early detection saves lives<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 the sooner the diagnosis, the better the chance of recovery.<\/li>\n<li>Alongside treatment,\u00a0<strong>emotional support and awareness<\/strong>\u00a0are vital in healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2692 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya4-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya3-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya1-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya2-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>The Role of Harshamitra Cancer Centre<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Sasipriya spoke not only as a doctor but also as a community leader. Through Harshamitra Cancer Centre, she and her team have been making advanced cancer treatments accessible and affordable. Beyond treatment, their outreach programs and rural screening camps are helping people catch cancer early, before it becomes life-threatening.<\/p>\n<h2>Rotary\u2019s Contribution<\/h2>\n<p>The event came to life thanks to the efforts of\u00a0<strong>Rtn. K. Ravichandran (President)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Rtn. P. Dhamodharan (Secretary)<\/strong>\u00a0of the Rotary Club of Tiruchy Central. Their collaboration with medical experts like Dr. Sasipriya ensured that this awareness reached not just students but also families and the wider community.<\/p>\n<h2>Voices from the Community<\/h2>\n<p>For many in the audience, the session was an eye-opener. Students and residents alike said they left with a new understanding \u2014 that cancer is not always fatal and that prevention truly begins with small daily choices.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 848px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-2692-1\" width=\"848\" height=\"480\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya5.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya5.mp4\">https:\/\/harshamitra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dr.-Sasipriya5.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>In Closing<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Sasipriya\u2019s words carried a simple but powerful message:\u00a0<strong>awareness can save lives<\/strong>. This event was more than a lecture; it was a reminder that knowledge, compassion, and community action together can turn fear into hope.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tiruchirappalli, September 9, 2025:\u00a0The Rotary Club of Tiruchy Central, along with the Rotaract Club of Cauvery College, hosted a heartfelt\u00a0Cancer Awareness Programme\u00a0at the O P Ramasamy Reddiar Auditorium. 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