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Cancer Screening Finds Lumps, Pre-Cancerous Cases
13 Oct
Summary
- Two suspected breast cancer cases identified at a health camp.
- 18 non-cancerous breast lumps were found during screenings.
- One pre-cancerous oral case was detected during dental screening.
A comprehensive cancer screening camp was recently held in Sanquelim, successfully identifying several health concerns. The event, a collaborative effort by Goa Medical College (GMC), Goa Dental College, health services, and the community health center in Sanquelim, screened a significant number of individuals.
During the camp, 73 women and 28 men underwent various screenings. Notably, two suspected cases of breast cancer were referred for further testing, alongside the detection of 18 non-cancerous breast lumps. Additionally, one case of a pre-cancerous oral patch was found during dental screenings, with five other mouth problems also identified.
The health initiative extended beyond screenings, with the mobile dental bus providing 14 treatments on-site. Following the examinations, many attendees were directed for further medical attention, with 17 referred to Goa Dental College and 33 to the Community Health Centre in Sanquelim.
