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District medical and health officer Dr J Yasmin flagged off the walkathon at NTR stadium. I appreciate the commendable efforts of American Oncology Institute which is committed in its endeavour towards raising awareness, inspiring all of us to act against the world’s most deadly disease,” said Dr Yasmin. Increased awareness about cancer is imperative as it results in timely detection which is very important in cancer patients as it can prevent death. GUNTUR: American Oncology Institute (AOI), a chain of cancer hospitals founded by a team of leading oncologists at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre (UPMC) in the US, organised a 4k walkathon in the city on the occasion of World Cancer Day on Monday. Dr Upendranath Nimmagadda, president, NRI Academy of Sciences and Dr Mani Akkineni, treasurer, NRI Academy of Sciences and Dharmarao Akkireddi were also present..