The well-known proverb “prevention is better than cure” was stressed for keeping the breast cancer at bay from women across the country. Doctors on Saturday talked about awareness while the Government of India’s initiatives for better female health was discussed at length at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
“Since women are either scared or are prevented for medical examinations, my Ministry has recommended four areas for Compulsory Medical Examination Card for Indian Women, which will contain data on check-up for Breast, Ovary, TB and Anaemia,” said Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development at a function at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in collaboration with Breast Imaging Society (India) organised a “Breast Cancer Awareness Programme” on Saturday.
Gandhi who was the chief guest said, “I have a strong feeling for prevention of breast cancer as my mother suffered and expired due to this disease. It was diagnosed at a late stage. Today, early detection by various techniques including self examinations goes a long way in preventing this disease. Research should be undertaken whether there is a link between diet and milk with breast cancer. Healthy lifestyle and avoiding alcohol and smoking goes a long way in prevention of breast cancer. My Ministry is working on making a film on early detection and prevention of breast cancer I hope this will help in early detection and prevention of Breast Cancer in women.
Dr Bipin Batra, Executive Director , National Board of Examinations , made an important announcement regarding start of a Breast Imaging fellowship in India under National Board of Examinations.
According to Dr Madhavi Chandra , Sr Consultant , Department of Radiology , SGRH , “In India breast cancer is the leading cancer amongst all populations with 1.5 lakh new cases diagnosed every year and approximately 75 thousand deaths per year.
This awareness program aims at increasing awareness about early detection and prevention of breast cancer. The main theme of the event is “Each One Reach One”. Dr. Sonia Rawat who is the Director of Preventive Healthcare and Wellness at the hospital underlined the screening programmes which are helpful for detecting the disease on time.