India, Nov. 20 -- Over 200 villagers gathered at the Agbandha Primary School auditorium on Wednesday as the Indian Red Cross Society, Margherita Sub-District Branch, in collaboration with the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) and The Hans Foundation, launched a major cancer awareness and free screening initiative.

"Early detection is not an option; it is survival," declared Pabitra Borgohain, Secretary of the local Red Cross unit, while inaugurating the event.

Dr. Mamta Upadhyay, senior oncologist from ACCF, led a powerful session on breast and oral cancer, two of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Assam.

"One self-examination can save a life; one missed warning can take it," she cautioned.

Local leaders, including Gaon ...