Breast cancer awareness, screening programme conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 26 2023:
NCD Cell, Community Health Centre, Wangoi under District Health Society, Imphal West, today organised "World Breast Cancer Awareness Month observation & Screening programme" at Imphal College.
The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Department of Surgery, JNIMS, under the theme, "Keeping her in the picture" .
Medical Officer in-charge, CHC Wangoi, Dr Ningthoujam Sushila; JNIMS, Department of Surgery, Associate Professor, Dr Achom Ranjita; MO in-charge, NCD Cell, CHC Wangoi, Dr Khuraijam Anupama and MO, CHC Wangoi, Dr Nissel Maibam attended the event as resource persons.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ningthoujam Sushila shared that there is a significant increase in cancer among women in India and the most common cancers are cervical, breast & oral.
She continued that Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed globally in the month of October to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection, and provide support to those affected by the disease.
Dr Ningthoujam Sushila also emphasized on the significance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer.
Moreover, Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre in association with Institute of Bioresources & Sustainable Development (IBSD) organised a One Day Breast Cancer Awareness & Risk Assessment Programme for early detection of cancer at Takyelpat in Imphal.
The programme included awareness sessions, risk assessment, and screening for breast cancer, said a release issued by Karkinos.
Karkinos Healthcare Manipur also organised a health session to raise awareness about the importance of proper diet, hygiene, fitness and healthy lifestyle.
A medical team of senior doctors headed by Dr Y Indibor Singh, which included Dr Arpana Okram, Dr Rigan along with RMOs, and nurses were present to conduct the cancer screening programme.
Notably, Karkinos Healthcare Manipur: Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre in Imphal is a comprehensive cancer hospital with all facilities under one roof like radiation oncology, medical oncology and surgical oncology.
It is a 150 bedded hospital with fully equipped ICU and OT for handling complicated cancer surgeries backed with an in-house team of experienced Onco-pathologists, technologists, international board of advisors.