The initiative aimed to encourage early cancer detection and community-led awareness~

Marking World Cancer Day on February 4, HCG Cancer Centre, Double Road Bangalore, organised a 3-km Walkathon for Cancer Awareness to encourage conversations around early detection, timely diagnosis, and access to quality oncology care. The initiative was conducted in association with the Bangalore Oncology Group and was graced by Chief Guest Kalpana Venkatachar, former Indian Test and ODI cricketer from Karnataka, along with healthcare professionals and members of the general public.

The walkathon, themed “Right Step. First Time.” Approximately 300 participants, including oncologists, clinicians, caregivers, survivors, and citizens, took part in the walkathon.

Through this initiative, HCG reinforced the importance of early cancer detection, which plays a critical role in improving treatment outcomes and survival rates. The walkathon reflected HCG’s ongoing commitment to community outreach, preventive healthcare, and patient education beyond hospital settings.

Dr. B. S. AjaiKumar, Founder & Chairman, HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd said, “At HCG, our philosophy is simple yet powerful — delivering the right treatment, the first time, with the patient at the centre of every decision. As a single-specialty cancer institution and a destination for advanced oncology care, we bring together breakthrough therapies, deep clinical expertise, and outcomes measured against global benchmarks such as those defined by Harvard Business School. Through initiatives like this walkathon, we reaffirm our commitment to being at the forefront of cancer care and to always taking the first step in improving patient outcomes.”

Dr. Manish Mattoo, CEO & Executive Director, Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited,. said, “World Cancer Day serves as an important reminder that early detection can significantly change the course of cancer care. Through this walkathon, we aimed to engage the community in a simple yet powerful way – by taking the right step at the right time. Awareness, timely screening, and access to specialised care are key pillars in reducing the cancer burden, and initiatives like this help bring these conversations to the forefront.”

The World Cancer Day Walkathon was part of HCG Bangalore’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cancer awareness and highlight the importance of prevention and early intervention. By engaging both healthcare professionals and the wider community, the initiative encouraged informed health choices, timely screenings, and a collective approach towards improving cancer outcomes.