Project Description
Cancer Screening Facility at Phoenix Hospital Bangalore
One word which creates a fear of losing life or losing a loved one is CANCER. One wonders – is there any way to identify it in early stage to prevent its growth and save life. Many factors influence the onset of its development. Today, oncologists stress on healthy life style and nutritious food intake to avoid risk of its development believing “Prevention is better than cure”. With on time screening, better understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease and advancement in the medical technology and target drug development, the survival rate has increased. And same patients have shown resolution or cure from this. If one can detect the this disease in early stage and initiate the appropriate treatment, the mortality can be reduced. Certain screening tests are performed to check signs of the disease before even symptoms start. Such tests are considered as Screening Tests.
Availability of Screening Tests:
Type of Cancer | Screening Tests |
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Breast |
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Cervical |
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Colorectal |
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Head & Neck |
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Dental Check-ups |
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Lung |
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Prostate |
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Skin |
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Benefits of cancer screening tests:
Detecting cancer signs before the appearance of symptoms
Awareness of the disease stage
Confirmation of disease through the diagnostic investigation
Initiation of the appropriate treatment and saving life