Medical Session: Breast Cancer & Menopause - 2021

30 Jan 2021 (Sat)

The Talk Show by Dr. Ashima Bhaumik. MBBS, DMCH, MD. Public Health Expert and Gynaecologist. (Attached to K J Somaiya Medical college Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai). On 30th January 2021 at 7.30 pm over Zoom.

Topics: An Interactive medical talk session on:

  • Breast Cancer - Risk factors and early detection
  • Menopause and its associated problems.

The talk show was an initiative of NBC Ladies' Wing for the club ladies:

  • Chaired by LW President Ms. Mousumi Mukherjee and LW Secretary Ms. Bhaswati Nag
  • Organised by Ms. Rajasree Dasgupta (LW Committee Member)

Ms. Rajasree Dasgupta welcomed and introduced Dr. Ashima Bhaumik to the audience showering with words of praise for her work in medical science. Ms. Mousumi Mukherjee, in her welcome speech, further highlighted the accomplishment of Dr. Bhaumik as a medical professional in the field of obstetrics, gynaecology and surgical oncology.

Dr. Ashima Bhaumik
Dr. Ashima Bhaumik

Dr. Bhaumik currently teaches in the department of Public health at K J Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre, Mumbai. She has anchored a number of medical conferences at the national level and has been a speaker in numerous conferences and seminars.

After the introductory session, Dr. Bhaumik started her talk with the mention about her visits to our Durga puja pandal every year and expressed that she loves the way we conduct the festival.

She spoke in general about the different symptoms and effects  of Menopause, and explained the importance of awareness on these. She also spoke about Breast Cancer and its linkage to Menopause.

There were some important tips and practices that she explained us to follow to remain healthy:

  • Brisk walk - to avoid weight gain and maintain fitness
  • Follow healthy diet
  • Relaxation - for mental happiness and balance
  • Sound sleep
  • Regular medical checkups - especially Thyroid

She also spoke on Natural and Hormonal therapy and shared some medicinal tips.

The session was wonderful and attendees asked various questions. Dr. Ashima delighted all with her lucid answers.

At the end of the session while thanking Dr Bhaumik,  Ms. Rajasree Dasgupta announced that a token of gratitude will be presented to her by NBC shortly. Vote of thanks was given by Ms. Monika Sarkar (LW Vice President). She thanked Dr. Ashima for the wonderful session and a very fruitful discussion. She also thanked the audience for interactive participation.

A small belief - “when we hear such motivated people on talk show, all our problems shrinks and we bestow our faith in the solution”. We look forward to many such sessions in future too.

write up by Ms. Mitul Bose, LW PRO

Medical Session: Breast Cancer & Menopause

Place
Zoom Meet
Date
30 January 2021, Saturday
Time
7:30 PM