World Cancer Day Information Sessions
| Event Name | World Cancer Day Information Sessions |
|---|---|
| Organizer | KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd. |
| Date | February 4, 2020 |
| Venue | Southend, Plymouth, Bolton / UK |
| Participants | 150 Olympus employees |
| Event Outline | To increase awareness of Olympus' work in the field of cancer prevention & early diagnosis, employee information sessions took place across UK and Ireland on World Cancer Day, 4 February 2020. During these sessions, employees learnt more about Macmillan, a leading UK cancer charity, and Olympus' support towards Macmillan's GP programme. Representatives from the charity spoke about how advancements in technology has improved early diagnosis and the role everyone can play on seeking out early symptoms. Employees also took part in some interactive sessions to identify polyps, discover the patient pathway, take on a lung cancer puzzle and explore a virtual reality bladder to understand more about early detection. |
Representatives from Macmillan
The slogan for the Cancer Awareness Campaign of Olympus
Interactive sessions
