London — The Nepalese British Community UK (NBC-UK) is organizing a Community Cancer Awareness Webinar on November 30, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The online event, supported and trained by Cancer Research UK, aims to raise awareness about cancer within the ethnic minority Nepalese British community.

The program, conducted in Nepali, will address key topics including:

• Signs and symptoms of cancer
• Screening, prevention, and lifestyle changes
• Barriers to screening
• Insights from a nurse working in cancer recovery

Additionally, two cancer survivors will share their personal journeys, and a live Q&A session will provide participants the opportunity to engage with experts.

The event will feature prominent speakers:

1. Dr. Pragya Khanal – Clinical Oncologist at the NHS, North London.
2. Shreejana Koirala – Maternity Community Matron and Link Project Manager for NWL ICB.
3. Sunita Bohora Karki – Registered Nurse specializing in Head and Neck Cancer.
4. Prabhu Neupane – Health and Social Care expert, and owner of nursing and home care businesses.

Secretary Damodar Acharya emphasised the program’s goal to promote cancer awareness among the Nepalese British community.

NBC UK Coordinator Samirnath Pyakurel added that the event will include inspiring survivor stories and valuable insights from healthcare professionals. “The webinar is open to all but specifically tailored to address the needs of the UK Nepalese community. Join us to learn, share, and raise awareness!”
Following Registration link has been provided to register for the event: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5dfbd5b5-bed2-41b9-ba8f-3da8ced916c9@6d9dace9-ffa0-491f-b5a5-1da529093bd5