Awareness and screening program.

Lecture about cancer prevention

MESH activities for the 2024 World Cancer Day commemoration are centered on;

• Creating awareness on the importance of early detection, prevention, and treatment, and engaging religious leaders on the need to amplify cancer education and prevention among the congregations.
• Providing and supporting a platform for free screening of breast, cervical, and prostate cancers.
• Sensitization through a documentary to educate our audience on cancer prevalence, challenges faced by patients and their families, the role of religious leaders, and ultimately contribute to a world where cancer is better understood and eradicated. 
• Blood Donation Drive to support indigent cancer patients

As part of #WorldCancerDay,  an awareness programme by #INSKattabomman was organised on the theme “Close the Care Gap”. Breast Cancer Screening Camp was conducted on 09 Feb and 105 ladies were screened in at the camp.

Women’s Health & Breast Cancer screening site in #PortArthurTexas

In a collaborative effort by The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute and the Health Department of Vishnagar Taluka, the community health initiative titled "Empowering Health on World Cancer Day: Awareness, Female Cancer Screening, and Cervical Vaccination Drive in Bhandu Village" unfolded on 4th Feb 2024 at Bhandu Primary Girls School.

Highlights of the Activity:

1. Empowering Awareness (Community Education): Cancer awareness was eloquently addressed by Dr. Shashank Pandya, Director of GCRI. This initiative prioritized community education, fostering awareness about the importance of early detection and preventive measures for female cancers. Informational sessions and resources were provided to empower the community with knowledge and understanding.
2. Female Cancer Screenings (201 Beneficiaries): Utilizing advanced screening techniques, 201 individuals underwent comprehensive screenings for breast cancer. The emphasis on female cancer screenings aimed to detect potential cases at an early, more treatable stage, promoting proactive health practices.
3. Cervical Vaccination Drive (160 Adolescent Girls): A significant focus was the vaccination of 160 adolescent girls against cervical cancer. By providing access to preventive measures, the initiative aimed to protect the health of the younger population, contributing to the long-term reduction of cervical cancer incidence.
4. Health Empowerment on World Cancer Day (Sanjeevani Rath): The campaign featured a mobile health unit equipped with state-of-the-art mammography facilities. The Sanjeevani Rath performed 7 mammography procedures, bringing essential screening services directly to the community and emphasizing the importance of regular breast health check-ups.

This holistic approach to health empowerment, encompassing awareness, female cancer screenings, and cervical vaccination, underscores the commitment to community well-being on World Cancer Day and the ongoing fight against female cancers.

On occasion of World Cancer Day 4th  February 2024 ( Sunday) so we organised small informal activities by Intern batch of 2034-25 in OPD 16 (on 3rd we celebrated as on 4th department is closed so & Without disturbing Routine patients/OPD). 
1)  information as awareness regarding Breast cancer & Self breast examination for female patients of OPD16
2) awareness about Cervical cancer and its vaccine to all the UG students & small Quiz too 
3) Training for Patients On chemotherapy & Patients coming to Oncology OPD about -

-Positive affirmations, -Breathing techniques, &  -importance of physical activities /Exercises to improve quality of life . ( By Senior PG students on Saturday & Monday too ) 
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Health Check-up

Early detection Cancer Screening Camp was conducted on 4 February 2024 in association with Vashind Vyapari Mitra Mandal & Nirnaya Hospital, Vashind for 153 individuals at Jilha Parishad School, Vashind, Dist. Shahapur. Closing the Care Gap by making early detection facilities available to marginalised communities.