Isha Ambani Piramal Launches ‘Being Breast-Aware’ Book at India Breast Meeting 2024
Mumbai, India – Isha Ambani Piramal, Director of Reliance Industries Limited, unveiled the book “Being Breast-Aware: What Every Woman Must Know” at the India Breast Meeting 2024. This launch took place alongside medical experts and stakeholders united in the battle against breast cancer.
Authored by Dr. Vijay Haribhakti, Chair of Onco Sciences at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, the book aims to shed light on crucial aspects of breast health. It is a part of the global breast cancer convention, India Breast Meeting 2024, organized by the hospital.
Addressing the initiative’s significance, Isha Ambani Piramal emphasized, “The fight against breast cancer is a journey of compassion and resilience, where every act of awareness and every gesture of support becomes a beacon of hope and healing for patients and their families.”
She continued, “With the inaugural ‘India Breast Meeting 2024’, we have tried to bring together the knowledge and experience of experts from around the world. We hope this expands the scope and quality of care for breast cancer patients.”
Breast cancer stands as the leading human cancer globally, affecting millions of women every year. In 2022 alone, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer, resulting in 670,000 deaths. These alarming statistics underscore the urgency of raising awareness and facilitating early detection and treatment.
The book “Being Breast-Aware: What Every Woman Must Know” serves as a comprehensive guide, providing precise information from medical experts. It aims to aid in prevention, early detection, and optimal care for breast cancer, crucial factors in improving survival rates and enhancing quality of life.
To further bolster breast health services, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital offers the “One Stop Breast Clinic.” This initiative ensures that any woman with a possible or confirmed breast disease receives a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment pathway within two hours.
The book launch event, held on April 6th, 2024, at the esteemed Regal Room in Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight against breast cancer. Ms Isha Ambani Piramal, alongside Dr Tarang Gianchandani, Group CEO of Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, and the author Dr Vijay Haribhakti, introduced this vital tool in combating breast cancer.
This launch is an integral part of the India Breast Meeting, a three-day global convention dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, hosted by Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. Through collaborative efforts and initiatives like these, the journey towards a breast cancer-free future gains momentum, promising hope and support for all those affected by this disease.