Mysuru, May 19, 2024: avant bkg hospitals announced the successful completion of a Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Programme, held on May 18^th&19th, 2024. The event, organized in collaboration with Karnataka State Chapter AGOI (Association of gynaec oncologists of India), KIDWAI Memorial institute of Oncology, Bangalore, Spoorthi foundation (ladies wing of Builder’s association of India, Mysore), and Poorna Sudha Cancer Foundation, Bangalore, aimed to raise awareness about breast and cervical cancers, two of the most prevalent cancers affecting women, and to provide screening services to the community. The two-day event was organised at avant BKG Hospitals, located on Ring Road, Bogadi, Mysuru.

During the camp, more than 100 women from the Spoorthi foundation underwent screening for breast and cervical cancers. The screenings included mammograms for breast cancer detection and pap smear test for cervical cancer screening. The event saw enthusiastic participation from women of all age groups starting from 28 yrs upto 75 yrs, demonstrating the community’s commitment to prioritizing their health and well-being.

Smt. Gayathri K.M., I.A.S., CEO, Zilla Panchayat, Mysuru and the Chief Guest for the event, expressed her support, stating, “This initiative by avant bkg hospitals  and its partners is a commendable effort towards enhancing women’s health in our community. Early detection and awareness are crucial in the fight against cancer, and it is heartening to see such a proactive approach being taken to reach out to women and provide them with these vital services.”

“We are grateful for the support of our partners and the participation of the community in making this event a success,” said Dr. T.N. Balakrishna Gowda, Managing Director, avant bkg hospitals. “Through initiatives like these, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting preventive healthcare and improving the health and well-being of our community.”

“We are delighted by the overwhelming response to the screening camp,” said Dr. Ramya D.R., Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at avant bkg hospitals and organizing chairperson of the event. “Early detection is key to improving outcomes for breast and cervical cancers, and we are pleased to have provided these important screening services to our community through this programme”, she added

The event featured informative sessions by leading experts, including talks on Cervical Cancer Awareness by Dr. Premalatha T.S. President – Elect KSC-AGOI and Breast Cancer Awareness by Mrs. Pratima Shankar, Poorna Sudha Cancer Foundation. Attendees also had the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals and gain valuable insights into cancer prevention and early detection. Dr. Suma K B, EC member KSC- AGOI, Dr. Rekha B. R, Hon. Secretary, KSC- AGOI, Dr. Raeesa Tanveer, Consultant Gynaecologist, avant bkg hospitals, Dr. Bhavani, Consultant Gynaecologist, avant bkg hospitals, Dr. Pooja & Dr. Srinidhi, , KIDWAI Memorial institute of Oncology, Bangalore,  Smt. Ramadevi Srikanth, President, Spoorthi Foundation, Mrs. Veena Ashok, Spoorthi Foundation, Mr. Manjunath A.R., Facility Director, avant bkg hospitals, doctors and staff of avant bkg hospitals, KIDWAI Memorial institute of Oncology, Bangalore, and Poorna Sudha Cancer Foundation, Bangalore were present.

avant bkg hospitals remains dedicated to its efforts to raise awareness about cancer and provide accessible healthcare services to all members of society.