Suryaa Now Telangana Desk: Surya Karimnagar: Pratima Medical College (PIMS), Karimnagar Obstetrics and Gynecology Society under the aegis of Indian Medical Association (IMA) Karimnagar branch... Surya Karimnagar: Under the aegis of Indian Medical Association (IMA) Karimnagar branch in collaboration with Pratima Medical College (PIMS), Karimnagar Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (KOGS) on the occasion of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a free screening test was conducted for the women staff working in Karimnagar hospitals at IMA hall on Wednesday. IMA President Dr. Arun Katari, Honorary Secretary Dr. Challuri Vijay Kumar, Treasurer Dr. Adepu Manasa participated in this program and imparted awareness about the symptoms of breast cancer, preventive measures and tests to be conducted to detect the disease at an early stage.
Pratima General Surgeon Dr. Geetha Reddy explained the procedure of self breast examination through video. KOGS president Dr. Kavitha, secretary Dr. Poornima, treasurer Dr. Sruthi, Dr.
Sravathi, PG doctors of Pratima Medical College participated. As part of the program, screening tests were conducted for women staff and free scanning tests were conducted for those who needed it. Mammogram tests will also be conducted at discounted rates at Pratima Hospital for further diagnosis if the tests show suspicious symptoms of cancer, the doctors said. Early detection of breast cancer can lead to better treatment, and women should increase their health awareness and undergo necessary tests.
