City hospital organises breast cancer awareness programme
Iswarya Hospital in Chennai hosted a breast cancer awareness event featuring a traditional Villupattu performance. The program emphasized the importance of early detection through screening methods like mammography.
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Public health initiatives are critical for improving survival rates in breast cancer through early diagnosis and community education.
To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Iswarya Breast Centre at Iswarya Hospital at Taramani in Chennai, organised a special Villupattu programme titled ‘Varumunnar Kaappom’ on Sunday.
The programme was performed by Kalaimamani Bharathi Thirumagan to spread awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, according to a release.
Deepa Chegu, Director and senior consultant at Iswarya Breast Centre, addressed the gathering on the importance of early detection and explained the available screening methods, including breast self-examination and mammography.
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