Topics discussed included high-risk groups, epidemiology, symptoms, and various diagnostic techniques including self-examination of breast, mammography, ultrasound, AI-guided Thermal Scan, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), and biopsy.
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An awareness programme on breast cancer, organized by the East Coast Railway in association with Utkal Hospital, Bhubaneswar, dwelt on key aspects of breast cancer.
Topics discussed included high-risk groups, epidemiology, symptoms, and various diagnostic techniques including self-examination of breast, mammography, ultrasound, AI-guided Thermal Scan, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), and biopsy.
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Dr. Sanjib Kumar Mishra, Radiation Oncologist, Utkal Hospital, Bhubaneswar, speaking at the awareness programme emphasized the importance of lifestyle modification, early detection, and timely treatment for improved prognosis.
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The programme was attended, among others, by Parmeshwar Funkwal, General Manager, East Coast Railway, along with the Principal Chief Medical Director, Medical Director, Central Hospital/Bhubaneswar, senior officers and women employees.
As part of the awareness drive, an AI-guided Thermal Scan screening for breast health was conducted for 46 women employees.
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