We aim to raise awareness and encourage regular screening for cervical cancer as well as breast cancer among women. We try our best to make people understand that awareness is the key to fight against cancer.
Following is our activities:
Following is our activities:
- This year we conducted 7 seminars. In the seminar we discussed the importance of breast self exams and cervical screening that could save lives. .
- KDFCC volunteers along with the support of medical team of CNCI conducted 4 medical and breast and cervical screening camps:
- A total of 288 women were checked by gynecologists.
- BSE (Breast Self-Exam) was performed on 261 women. CBE (Clinical Breast Exam) was performed on 5 women.
- 228 women were screened for cervical cancer.
- Biopsies were taken from 7 women, out of whom 6 were diagnosed with HPV positive, 1was diagnosed with CIN1.
- Our volunteers escorted these women to the CNCI hospital where they were successfully treated by surgery and /or medicine. Now these women are in remission and having been advised to do the routine follow up checkups.
- In addition, KDFCC also provided free general checkups as well as a program to determine blood sugar level of villagers while fasting.
- This year a total of 470 people both male, female and children took advantage of these free checkups. A total of 52 villagers had their blood sugar level checked with no cost.
- We provided free medicine to 381 patients, both gynecological and general.
- KDFCC provided monetary support of different type of cancer patients for their treatment as well. We supported 4 cancer patients who suffer from cancer such as breast cancer,
- Our annual Rally held to raise cancer awareness and to encourage people to learn about the importance of early detection.
- Approximately 200 people joined with us.
- Cancer affects millions of people irrespective religion, race and creed. We strongly believe together we can help fight against cancer and make progress towards our mission.