News on Cancer Awareness & Screening

September 09, 2023

Over 1 Lakh Women Screened in Varanasi

Varanasi has 2 cancer hospitals managed by Tata Memorial, Mumbai: Mahanama Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Hospital (MPMMCH) and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital (HBCH). Under the 'Indian Study for Healthy Aging' (ISHA) these 2 hospitals organised door-to-door campaign to mobilise women to attend the camps.

The detection camps were held in 7 blocks of Varanasi District and over 1 Lakh women were checked for breast, cervical and oral cancers.

August 08, 2023

Initiatives in UP to curb women’s cancers

UP Government is launching screening service for breast and cervical cancer in every District of the State. This service will be available through District women’s hospitals and some medical colleges. The Government will also include HPV vaccine for teenaged girls in the State’s immunization programme.

These initiatives will go a long way in curbing the rising fresh cases and fatalities occurring in the State due to cancer. Uttar Pradesh had the most cancer cases in the country numbering 2.01 lakh in 2020.

August 08, 2023

Women can now get tested for cervical cancer at home

LifeCell, a healthcare and diagnostic services company, has launched India’s first at-home self-test kit to screen for HPV, a virus which is a major cause for Cervical Cancer.

Order the kit online and as per instructions therein, obtain a vaginal swab in the comfort of your home. Send the secure sample by courier to their lab and receive the results online within 2 days thereafter. If you desire, have a video consultation with their medical experts to discuss the results.

In 2020, cervical cancer accounted for 18.3% (1,23,907) of new cancer cases in India.

January 01, 2022

Early diagnosis and awareness

One of India’s critical challenges in managing cancer is the lack of early diagnosis. Cancer often goes undiagnosed until it has advanced, making treatment more complex and ineffective. This is particularly true for childhood cancer, where symptoms are often mistaken for other conditions. It is crucial to raise awareness about cancer’s warning signs and educate the public about the importance of seeking medical attention early.