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First Milestone: Mammography Centre at Command Hosp conducts 50 procedures within 10 days

Before the establishment of this centre, patients in need of mammograms, an x-ray test for breast cancer detection and other related diseases, were required to be referred to civil hospitals or private laboratories.

The Mammography Centre was completed within a span of six to eight months. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 05:17 PM IST

Blind women use touch to fight breast cancer

Blind women are using their highly developed sense of touch to catch breast cancer in early stages. A recent study has even shown them outperforming mammograms.

People with impaired vision are taking part in a special training to learn how to detect breast cancer. (Midhat Fatimah/DW)
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 11:16 AM IST
By | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Older patients with breast cancer may not be suitable for radiotherapy: Research

Recent studies show that radiotherapy does not improve survival rates for older patients with early breast cancer.

Older patients with breast cancer may not be suitable for radiotherapy: Research(StockPic)
Published on Feb 16, 2023 06:32 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington

World Cancer Day: 5 common reasons why women get breast cancer

Breast cancer affects millions of women globally and there are some common reasons why women get breast cancer from their family history, exposure to radiation, obesity, consumption of alcohol among others.

Breast cancer affects millions of women globally and understanding the factors contributing to its development is critical
Published on Feb 04, 2023 01:31 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Breast MRI is effective in detecting cancer: Research

According to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America, breast MRI was more effective at finding breast cancer in women with dense breasts than other standard supplemental screening techniques (RSNA).

A Centre-sponsored study on identifying screening barriers for assessment of breast cancer has advocated roping in ASHA and anganwadi workers in Punjab as a change maker by sensitising women about the simple technique of self-examination to save lives. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)
Published on Feb 01, 2023 08:03 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington
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