Sterling Hospitals and Rotary Club Lead 500-Strong Cancer Awareness Walkathon in Ahmedabad
Sindhubhavan Unit Spearheads Community Drive Promoting Early Cancer Detection
Nearly 500 Citizens Join Sterling Hospitals’ Walkathon to Spread Message of Timely Cancer Treatment
- Bilkul Online
- Ahmedabad | 23 February 2026
In a strong show of community solidarity and commitment to public health, Sterling Hospitals’ Sindhubhavan Unit, in collaboration with the Rotary Club, successfully organized a Cancer Awareness Walkathon in Ahmedabad on Sunday morning. Nearly 500 participants joined the initiative, walking together to spread the vital message that cancer can be cured if detected and treated at the right time.
The walkathon, held between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, commenced from Sterling Hospital’s Sindhubhavan Unit and saw enthusiastic participation from healthcare professionals, Rotary members, cancer survivors, and concerned citizens. The initiative aimed to promote awareness about early detection, timely treatment, and the importance of regular health check-ups.
Promoting Early Detection and Timely Care
Organizers emphasized that fear, stigma, and lack of awareness often contribute to delayed diagnosis. Early consultation and routine screenings, they noted, can significantly improve treatment outcomes and survival rates.
Santosh Marathe, MD & CEO of Sterling Hospitals, said, “Sterling Hospitals offers diagnosis, treatment, survivorship programs, and palliative care under its Oncology services. With advancements in oncology care, many cancers can be effectively treated and even cured if diagnosed at the right stage. Through this walkathon, we wanted to reinforce the message that timely screening and medical intervention can truly save lives.”
Highlighting the hospital’s sustained efforts, Raman Bhaskar, Zonal Director, Ahmedabad Unit, stated, “The encouraging participation of nearly 500 citizens reflects the growing awareness in the community. Our Sindhubhavan Unit has been dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer care for several years, and initiatives like this help us take the message of early detection and cure beyond hospital walls.”
Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Action Dr. Prasad Muglikar, Group Medical Director, noted that modern cancer care extends beyond treatment alone.
“Cancer care today is equally about awareness, prevention, and early diagnosis. Initiatives like this walkathon help bridge the gap between medical knowledge and public understanding, encouraging people to seek timely consultations and adopt healthier lifestyles that can reduce cancer risk.”
Adding a clinical perspective, Dr. Pooja Nandwani Patel, Director – Radiation Oncology, explained, “Early detection helps identify cancer cases at very early stages, thereby reducing the need for multiple treatments and significantly improving cure rates while ensuring a good quality of life after treatment. With modern therapies and multidisciplinary care, cancer can be effectively managed.”
From the Rotary Club’s side, the spokesperson reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to community welfare, stating that awareness, regular check-ups, and timely treatment can make a life-saving difference.
Addressing Urban Health Challenges
In rapidly growing urban centers like Ahmedabad, lifestyle changes and delayed medical consultations often lead to late-stage diagnoses. Sterling Hospitals urged citizens not to ignore persistent symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, prolonged cough, unusual lumps, abnormal bleeding, or long-standing discomfort.
The Sindhubhavan Unit, a dedicated cancer-specific center operational for several years, continues to provide comprehensive oncology services under one roof, including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology.
The successful completion of the walkathon marked a meaningful step toward building a more informed and health-conscious Ahmedabad. By reinforcing the message that cancer is treatable—and in many cases curable—when addressed early, the initiative underscored a powerful truth: awareness and timely action can save lives.
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