Yoga checks stress during treatment of Cancer

DAINIK NATION BUREAU

Doon Medical College today organised a cancer awareness workshop in association with Sahyog Kendra, Raipur. Dr KK Tamta, CMS, Dr Navneet Jain, cancer surgeon, and Dr Manashi Ghosh, radiotherapist, dispelled the myths and fears of cancer. Dr Jain said the maximum cases were of breast cancer.

Ravi Kant Sharma, president Sahyog Kendra, explained how yoga could help deal with emotions and stress during the treatment of cancer.

He said simple breathing techniques and gentle guided movements could help improve blood circulation and relax muscle tension to speed up the recovery process. Principal, Doon college, Dr Pradeep Bharti Gupta, said they would sign an MOU with Tata Hospital