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American Punjabi Society hosts cancer awareness breakfast
Medical experts, community leaders, and organizations discussed early screening, preventive care, and nutrition for colon cancer and multiple myeloma.
Representative image / APS
The American Punjabi Society (APS) recently hosted the Multiple Myeloma and Colon Cancer Awareness Breakfast in Hicksville, which brought together medical experts, community leaders, and supporters to raise awareness about these serious health conditions.
Prominent oncologists Tarun Wasil and Jagmohan Kalra led discussions on the importance of early colon cancer and multiple myeloma screening, emphasizing preventive care. Dietitian Francesca Castro, at Memorial Sloan Cancer Center highlighted nutritional strategies to lower cancer risks.
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During the event a special recognition was awarded to young leader Janessa Sondhi for her contributions to APS outreach efforts. She received a citation from the Town of Oyster Bay.
Several organizations and their leaders supported the initiative, including Deven Shrivastava (president, Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin), Prem Bhandari (president, Rajasthan Association of North America), Jasbir Jai Singh (president, Indian Association of Long Island), Anju Sharma (president, Indo American Lions Club), Manish Sharma (president, Indian Officers Association of NYPD), and Beena Kothari (president, American Association of Indians in New York).
Women leaders who attended included Navneet Sondhi, Jessica K. Kalra, Esq., Priyanka Khanna, Dr. Taranjeet K. Ahuja, Dilsheet Kaur, Binny Kaur, Swati Anand, and Harleen Jolly.
Distinguished guests and community leaders including Harman Singh (Omni Mortgage), Ronit Singh Bhatia, Mohinder Singh Miglani, Mohinder Singh Chandhok, Dr. Jagdish Gupta (former president, AIA), Harish Thakkar (former president, AIA), Dr. Dua, Dr. Mehra, Japra Singh, Sanju Sharma, Indu Gijwani, Dr. Priya Korrapatti, Jyoti Bhatia Gupta, Hargobind Gupta, Negi Gobind, and Beena Sabhapati were also in attendance.
APS leadership Mohinder S. Taneja (senior vice president), Ajayveer S. Sondhi (vice president), Ravinder S. Narang (vice president), and Navneet Sondhi (chair, APS Women’s Cell) ensure the success of the event.
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