Hyderabad : Cyberabad Police Commissioner, Sri V C Sajjanar said that early identification and right care is important to tackle cancer problems. And to spread awareness on cancer and help people overcome the problem, Sri Sajjanar inaugurated a free cancer screening camp at SLG Hospitals today.

The free screening camp will be held starting today to February 28th; and women who are at high risk of contracting cervical cancer or breast cancer or any other forms of cancers would immensely benefit from this free screening camp conducted at the hospital. Mr Krishna Yedula, Secretary General, SCSC was guest of the honour. Mr D Siva Rama Raju, Chairman & Managing Director, Dr Surendra Bathula, Sr.Consultant Medical Oncologist, Dr Pradeep Panigrahi, Medical Director have participated in the event.

It is estimated that the incidence of cancers among women is higher than men in India, and this is a major cause of concern for the population in this country. While the cancer prevalence rate in India stands at 94 per every 100,000-male population, it increases to 103 per every 100,000-female population. At the screening camp, women can avail free mammography, pap smear test, ultrasonography, and specialist consultation, while men will get to undergo PSA test and specialist consultation.

Lauding the efforts of SLG Hospitals and the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), Sri V C Sajjanar, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad said, “Cancer is a scary word for many families, especially those who come from economically weaker sections of our society. Any support received by such sections must be appreciated, and I welcome the effort being put in by the excellent team of Doctor and support staff of SLG Hospitals, and its Chairman Sri Dandu Siva Rama Raju garu for their yeomen service in conducting this free cancer screening camp in association with SCSC. Early detection and treatment will help beat the problem.”

Cancer cases in India are rising at an alarming rate each year, and lifestyle habits such as smoking tobacco, drinking alcohol, lack of physical exercise, unhealthy eating habits are commonly found reasons for this increase. It is important to understand that cancer is the most perplexing ailment for humans, and there are multiple dimensions and reasons for a man or woman falls victim to this deadly disease.