Actress Mallika Sukumaran highlights Importance of Early Diagnosis in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Thiruvananthapuram: Renowned actor Mallika Sukumaran emphasized the critical importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer, urging women to overcome their reluctance towards regular medical check-ups.
Speaking at the release of the book 'Breast Cancer: Things to Know', authored by Dr Chandramohan K (Senior Surgical Oncologist), Dr Boben Thomas (Senior Medical Oncologist), Dr. Ajai Sasidhar (Surgical Oncologist), and Dr. Teena Nelson (Radiation Oncologist), at the newly operational SP Medifort Hospital, she pointed out that Kerala ranks highest in the number of breast cancer patients in India, news agency UNI reported.
The disease, which is the most prevalent form of cancer among women, can be successfully treated if detected early, she noted, urging both government and private institutions to enhance awareness initiatives and create a comprehensive database on breast cancer cases.
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Expressing concern over the increasing number of patients, SP Medifort Chairman and Managing Director Dr SP Asokan assured that the hospital would intensify efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer, underscoring the need for collective action to tackle the issue.
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