Breast cancer awareness campaign held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 28 2021:
A one-day awareness programme on early detection of breast cancer was jointly organised by Shija Breast and Thyroid Clinic and Community Health Centre (CHC), Wangoi under the District Health Society, Imphal West at CHC, Wangoi On Thursday as a component of the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) .
A Shija hospital release informed that the programme was conducted in connection with "International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2021" to raise awareness regarding signs, symptoms, risks of breast cancer and its treatment with Shija Breast and Thyroid Clinic senior consultant Dr Ajit Lukram as the chief guest, radiotherapist Dr Akoijam Sunita Devi guest of honour and CHC Wangoi medical officer in-charge Dr Ningthoujam Sushila Devi as president.
The dignitaries also emphasised on the importance of early detection of breast cancer and how early detection can save precious lives, Breast cancer awareness booklet printed in Manipuri and subsidised X-ray mammogram coupons for breast cancer screening at Shija Hospital were distributed to the participants.
More than 100 people attended the event where a free consultation service and screening of breast cancer for the patients was also conducted at the venue.
Dr Ajit Lukram spoke about breast cancer and interacted with the audience.
He said that breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and it is the leading cause of death caused by cancer in women.
Breast cancer patients achieve maximum survival rates when it is detected early followed by timely treatment.
Patients having swelling, pain, itchiness, skin thickening, redness, difference in size of the breasts, family history of breast cancer and change in the appearance, or discharge from the nipple and swelling in the armpit must consult with a healthcare expert at the earliest, he cautioned.
According to the release, October is International Breast Cancer Awareness month and Shija Breast and Thyroid Clinic is also participating in the global movement as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.