Breast and Cervical Cancer Community Screening
Program in Pune City
Program in Pune City
A Joint Initiative by
Guiding Principle
"To create a low-cost, affordable, community based program for cancer education,
awareness and screening that will reduce the Cancer burden in Indian women"
Rationale for the program
Background
- 70-80% Cancer cases are detected late when treatment is difficult
- Early detection helps in complete cure of some cancers
- Cancer prevention is possible by sensitizing women to healthy lifestyle and diet
- Breast cancer is on the rise in India - 1 in 22 urban women affected, Median Age 42
- Research predicts a 3% increase every year – 1 in 15 BC cases in 2020
- 30%-40% of total Indian population is at risk for Cervical Cancer
Ground Realities
- Poor Infrastructure, knowledge, awareness amongst Indian women
- Shortage of qualified technicians, limited BC and CC care in hospitals
- Limited Governmental Support, Lack of National Cancer Plan
- Lack of coordination between Govt. agencies
Call 1800 266 5466 for an Appointment
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