Hyderabad: A cancer screening camp was held at the Mehdipatnam Garrison Grounds for spouses of serving personnel, ex-servicemen, and war widows on Friday morning. At the camp, which was organised jointly by the 47th Infantry and the Basavkataram Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, more than 250 women underwent free screening for breast, cervical, and other cancers prevalent among women. Shilpi Sharma, chairperson of the Family Welfare Organisation (FWO) of the Bison Division, was the chief guest for the event.During an interaction with the participants, Harveen Kaur, Senior Pathology Professor at the research institute, said early detection and following a healthy lifestyle is key to preventing cancer. “Cancer is often perceived as a dangerous and incurable disease, but the real challenge is the lack of awareness. Symptoms usually appear only by Stage 3, when treatment becomes far more difficult,” she said, adding that adopting a healthy lifestyle by including a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer,” she said.The chief guest of the event appreciated the institute for conducting the camp free of cost, stating that the costs of diagnostic tests in hospitals have risen sharply. “Today, even basic diagnostic tests can cost up to 2,000. Camps like this ensure that women who cannot afford such expenses still have access to essential cancer screening and protection,” Sharma said. MSID:: 125466976 413 |
