Paras Health Srinagar organises breast cancer awareness event

Srinagar, Oct 16: On the Breast Cancer Awareness Day, oncologists from Paras Health, Srinagar, emphasised the life-saving importance of early detection and the role of advanced technology in improving treatment outcomes. With breast cancer cases rising in Srinagar and beyond, early diagnosis remains key to combating this deadly disease.

The Paras Cancer Centre at Paras Health Srinagar has played a pivotal role in transforming cancer care in the region. With the integration of cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a multidisciplinary team of experts, the hospital has made significant strides in breast cancer treatment. Data from the Onco-Care department at Paras Health, covering the period from September 2023 to August 2024, highlights the hospital’s impact on treating cancer patients.

During this period, 1,608 cases were treated, with 305 surgeries performed and 975 chemotherapy patients receiving care.

"Early detection is our best weapon against breast cancer. With the advanced technology available at Paras Health Srinagar, we can offer precise diagnoses and personalized treatment plans. Screening is very important and starts with self-examination. As part of renewed efforts to fight this disease, hands-on training will be provided by our experts going forward, in addition to a screening program that we are running at our cancer center. Our goal should always be to detect cancer as early as possible. The WHO also recommends spreading health awareness about this disease so that more people are informed," says Dr Gautam Das, Zonal Director, Paras Health Srinagar.