The INS News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
No Result
View All Result
The INS News
No Result
View All Result
Home News Jammu

Lack of screening facilities barrier to early detection of breast cancer cases In Kashmir: DAK

INS Desk by INS Desk
October 28, 2022
A A
Vaccine must for recovered Covid-19 persons: DAK  ‘
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsappTelegramEmail

Srinagar, Oct 28: With rise in breast cancer cases in Kashmir, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday has sought mammography facilities at valley’s primary health centers for early detection of breast cancer cases.

RELATED POSTS

J&K continues to thrive despite Pak’s unrelenting efforts: LG Sinha

HCI opens online applications for Haj-2026

No Need to Worry, Timings Not Final, Can Be Adjusted: Edu Minister Sakina Itoo

“Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan.

Dr Hassan said mammogram is the X-ray of the breast. It is the best way to detect breast cancer early before there are signs and symptoms of the disease.

“Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Kashmiri women and women should be screened annually after they turn 40,” he said.

“Those who are at high risk for breast cancer, such as women with family history of breast cancer or genetic risk factors for the disease should start screening before age 40,” he added.

The DAK President said results from many decades of research clearly shows that women who have regular mammograms are more likely to have found breast cancer earlier, are less likely to need aggressive treatment, and are more likely to be cured.

He said for a population of 7 million people, Kashmir has only one machine at GMC Srinagar. Lack of screening facilities is a barrier for early detection of breast cancer cases.

Buy JNews
ADVERTISEMENT

Dr Nisar said Kashmir has witnessed a rise in breast cancer cases over the years.

In the last 2 years over 1000 females with breast cancer have been registered with population-based cancer register operational at SKIMS Soura.

The valley experiences a high death rate of breast cancer patients which is mainly because of late presentation.

“Women in Kashmir because of socio-cultural structure and religious values are hesitant to get their breasts examined by male health-care providers, hence the need for more women specialists in peripheral healthcare,” he said.

General Secretary DAK Dr Arshad Ali said in conservative milieu, women in Kashmir feel shy of sharing any breast related issue with their family members and even feel embarrassed in practicing breast self examination which is the easiest method for the detection of breast tumors.

“There is a dire need to educate and make women aware about the importance of screening which can catch the disease early when it is most curable,” he said.

“The month of October is globally observed as breast cancer awareness month,” he added.

Previous Post

MoS Rao Inderjit inaugurates Investors Education, Awareness & Protection Conference in Srinagar, Farooq thanks organisers

Next Post

3 arrested as police busts ‘human trafficking gang’ in Budgam, 14 victim women rescued

INS Desk

INS Desk

Related Posts

Under PM’s guidance, J&K Govt changed lives of tribal communities in 4 years: LG
Regional

J&K continues to thrive despite Pak’s unrelenting efforts: LG Sinha

July 8, 2025
HCI opens online applications for Haj-2026
Regional

HCI opens online applications for Haj-2026

July 8, 2025
Will seek suggestions from all stakeholder on academic session restoration: Sakina Itoo
Regional

No Need to Worry, Timings Not Final, Can Be Adjusted: Edu Minister Sakina Itoo

July 8, 2025
Tourism in Kashmir reviving after Pahalgam attack: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh
Regional

Tourism in Kashmir reviving after Pahalgam attack: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh

July 7, 2025
LG chairs 35th University Council Meeting of SKUAST-K
Regional

Pak wants to derail J&K’s progress, break our unity: LG Sinha

July 7, 2025
3 persons killed in Kishtwar accident
Regional

2 dead, 7 injured in twin accidents

July 7, 2025
Next Post
3 arrested as police busts ‘human trafficking gang’ in Budgam, 14 victim women rescued

3 arrested as police busts ‘human trafficking gang’ in Budgam, 14 victim women rescued

‘Fake Ghee’ recovered at Anantnag

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *




Munner Khan appointed new IGP Kashmir

IGP Kashmir asks police to fight social evils, drug menace 

August 23, 2017
2 soldiers missing as avalanches hit army post in Kupwara

Avalanche warning issued for 9 Kashmir districts

February 16, 2019
3 persons killed in Kishtwar accident

Soldier dies in Eastern Ladakh accident

July 11, 2024

About

Indian News Service (INS) is the first registered online news portal from the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Our creative team consists of like-minded and socially concerned team of media professionals who carry decades of experience in their field of profession at their back. Our core values have pillars in honesty, empathy, credibility, equality and integrity.

More

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.