Students at SRM Institute Unite to Raise Awareness of Radiotherapy
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Students from four countries came together for a multilingual World Radiotherapy Awareness Day initiative at SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai, India.
Held on 28 August 2026, the event used banners and posters to raise awareness of radiotherapy and its important role in cancer treatment.
Bringing radiotherapy awareness to students
Radiotherapy is an essential part of cancer care, used to cure cancer, reduce the risk of it returning and relieve symptoms. However, it is still not always well understood by the wider public.
At SRM Institute of Science and Technology, the awareness initiative gave students from a range of academic disciplines an opportunity to understand the importance radiotherapy.
Students from India, Sudan, Qatar and Bangladesh, who are studying across different B.Tech programmes, actively participated in the event. Their involvement brought together different experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds, demonstrating how radiotherapy awareness can extend beyond healthcare courses and reach a much broader student community.
Sharing the message in different languages
As part of the initiative, the students created awareness materials in nine languages to provide information in a form that could be understood and shared across different communities.
Communicating in multiple languages can play an important role in making health information more accessible. It helps messages reach people in ways that feel more familiar and relevant, while recognising the cultural and linguistic diversity of the communities involved.
The students’ work showed how local initiatives can contribute to a wider global conversation. By creating materials that could be understood by different audiences, they helped make awareness of radiotherapy more inclusive.
One Voice for Radiotherapy
The initiative reflected the spirit of WRAD’s theme, One Voice for Radiotherapy. Students from different countries, disciplines and communities worked together around a shared goal: helping more people understand the value of radiotherapy in cancer care.
Activities like this can help create a more informed public and encourage people to recognise radiotherapy as a safe, effective and important treatment option. They also provide an opportunity to celebrate the professionals who plan, deliver and support radiotherapy treatment.
Thank you to Dr D. S. Prabakaran and all the students at SRM Institute of Science and Technology who participated in this creative and inclusive initiative. Their collective efforts demonstrate the value of education, collaboration and accessible communication in building greater awareness of radiotherapy.
