“Don’t say that word in front of the children.”
Many of us have heard this at home, or even said it ourselves. Cancer is a word families lower their voices for. But children hear more than we think, and when they do not get honest answers, they fill the gaps with fear or half-truths.
On 7 November, National Cancer Awareness Day, we at Geetanjali Group of Schools Hyderabad want to help families replace silence with simple, calm facts. Across our campuses, we meet thousands of students and parents, and one belief guides us: a good school teaches children how to think, how to care and how to live well.
Four Common Myths, Gently Corrected
Myth: Cancer is contagious.
Fact: It is not. You cannot catch cancer from touching, hugging or sitting next to someone. Children should know this, because a classmate whose parent is unwell needs friendship, not distance.
Myth: Cancer is always a death sentence.
Fact: Many cancers are treatable, especially when found early. This is why check-ups and timely medical advice matter so much.
Myth: Healthy habits do not matter, because it is all luck.
Fact: Not every case can be prevented, but lifestyle choices such as avoiding tobacco, eating well and staying active can lower risk for many types.
Myth: Children are too young to talk about it.
Fact: Age-appropriate honesty builds trust and reduces fear. A short, kind answer is better than an awkward silence.
Please speak to your family doctor about screenings and vaccinations that suit your family. We are educators, and medical guidance should always come from a qualified professional.
Habits That Start at Home
- Fill the plate with colour. Fruits, vegetables, dal and whole grains beat packaged snacks.
- Move every day. Play, sport and walks are good for the body and the mind.
- Say no to tobacco, early and clearly. Talk about smoking, vaping and chewing tobacco before peer pressure arrives.
- Protect the skin. Hats, shade and sunscreen make sense in Hyderabad’s heat.
- Keep up with check-ups. Children learn from adults who look after their own health.
How a School Group Can Help
When awareness becomes part of school culture, it reaches the home. Through assemblies, class discussions, wellness activities and sports, our teachers help students understand health, ask questions and show kindness to people facing illness. Children carry these lessons back to dinner tables across the city.
A Word for Parents Planning the Next Academic Year
Families from Kukatpally, Bachupally, Pragathi Nagar, Puppalaguda, Madinaguda, Kondapur, S.R. Nagar, West Marredpally, Kompally and Bowrampet often ask us the same thing: how do we choose a school that supports academics and the whole child?
Whether you are looking for the best CBSE school in Kukatpally, the best CBSE school in Bachupally, a CBSE school near Pragathi Nagar and Puppalaguda, a CBSE school near Madinaguda and Kondapur, a CBSE school in S.R. Nagar and West Marredpally, or a Cambridge school in Kompally and Bowrampet, our advice is the same. Visit, observe and ask questions. Watch how children behave in the corridors, how teachers speak to them and whether learning looks like curiosity or pressure.
As a CBSE and Cambridge school in Hyderabad, we offer families the chance to explore both pathways. CBSE suits children who prefer a structured, nationally aligned syllabus. Cambridge suits children who enjoy application, discussion and global recognition. Our counsellors are happy to guide you without pressure.
For students with an interest in engineering and medicine, an Olympiad and JEE and NEET foundation programme helps build strong concepts in Mathematics and Science from the middle years. [Add a line on your actual programme: grades covered, structure and results, if available.]
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One Conversation Tonight
This 7 November, try one small thing. Sit with your child, answer one question honestly and plan one family check-up. Awareness does not need a big event. It needs one calm conversation.
Geetanjali Group of Schools, Hyderabad: where learning and wellbeing grow together.