The annual walkathon aims to create awareness around cancer and show support to patients
New Delhi: Metropolis Healthcare Ltd., a leading player in pathology services announced their association with the CanSupport’s ‘Walk for Life’ to raise awareness around cancer and show solidarity towards cancer patients and their care givers. The walk will be held on February 05, 2017 at Rajpath, New Delhi in time for World Cancer Day, which is observed globally on February 04. Metropolis Healthcare has a specialized oncology testing division – Oncomet which provides diagnostic, predictive and prognostic support.
CanSupport’s ‘Walk for Life; is a much talked about feature where people representing different age groups and professions: students, executives, medical professionals, celebrities, and politicians, walk or run together for one common cause to fight against cancer. Cancer Survivors take part in the ‘Lap of Honor’ to inspire others and show the world their strength.
Ms Ameera Shah, MD, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd “Metropolis Healthcare has always been about improving the lives and overall health of our patients. In the last three years, we have noticed a gradual increase in cancer incidence, especially breast, cervical and oral cancer. Our association with Walk for Life is just another step in that direction; to reach to people, educate them through accurate information, and make a difference to their health.”
Any adult can register for this walkathon for Rs. 300 and students with valid ID for Rs. 200.
About Metropolis Healthcare Ltd:
Metropolis, India’s only multinational chain of pathology centers was founded by Dr. Sushil Shah in 1981, who serves as Chairman of the company. Metropolis has amongst the largest service menus in India offering more than 4,500 varieties of tests. Processing 30 million tests a year, Metropolis caters to more than 20,000 laboratories, hospitals and nursing homes, as well as 200,000 doctors. Metropolis is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the gold standard in laboratory accreditation. With 34 years of experience in delivering accurate reports, Metropolis has earned the reputation of being India’s most respected and only multinational chain of diagnostic centers. In the last 10 years, Metropolis has expanded into new service lines like Clinical Trials, Hospital Lab Management, Home Health Services, Preventive Health Check-ups and Corporate & Wellness Solutions.
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