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Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness in Delhi With 'Pinkathon'

by Himabindu Venkatakrishnan on Sep 15 2014 11:54 AM

Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness in Delhi With

A 'pinkathon' was held in Delhi on Sunday to raise awareness about breast cancer, a deadly disease which claims the lives of millions of women across the world.

Women of all ages participated in the event by running the marathon, which was sponsored by the State Bank of India (SBI).

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Actor Milind Soman was also present at the marathon to encourage the runners.

Breast and cervical cancers have emerged as one of the deadliest cancers in the country, which if not diagnosed on time, can lead to fatal results.

Source-ANI

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