NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit and Rotary Club Nitte, organized a talk on Breast Cancer Awareness along with a Primary Breast Cancer Screening session at NMAMIT campus on 21st August 2026.
Ms. Tulsi Hariprasad, NSS volunteer delivered the welcome address and briefed about the session. This was followed by a video presentation on breast cancer awareness.
Resource person Dr. Smitha S. Rao, Breast & Endocrine Surgeon, K S Hegde Medical Academy, advised the students & attendees to take the HPV vaccination as a preventive measure, mentioning that it is not a drug that treats cancer, but one that helps prevent it. She also quoted the saying that genetics loads the gun, but environment & lifestyle pull the trigger. Dr. Rao emphasized that a girl should be taught from childhood what is normal for her body, so that any abnormality can be recognized early. She spoke about the importance of regular self-breast examination and periodic health check-ups in early detection of the disease. She also encouraged the engineering students present to work towards building devices that could help doctors assess breast health quickly and effectively.
Following the stage program, the Primary Breast Cancer Screening session was conducted for the attendees under the guidance of the medical team.



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