Early diagnosis is key to treat breast cancer
The Hindu
MADURAI
“It is mandatory for people, especially women above 30 years of age to do regular health check-ups without excuses,” said Dean of S.R.M. Medical College, Tiruchi, Dr. Rewvathy Kailairajan, speaking at a cancer awareness programme organised by Symbol of Sacrifice Jeni - Maniyammai Mandram at Maniammai Nursery School in North Masi Street here on Sunday.
“Hypertension, diabetes, and cancer are very common among Indians. Please do not wait for major complaints to occur and then go to the doctor,” said Dr Rewvathy, who was also the former Dean of Madurai Rajaji Hospital. Mammograms and pap smears must be taken at least once a year, she recommended.
Breast cancer can be diagnosed even through self-examination.
“While taking a bath, check the breast area for any painless static or moving lumps. Breast mouse or Fibroadenoma are not of much bother medically, but the static ones are,” she explained.
Common symptoms one can easily identify are red discolouration on the breast area, nipple fluid etc, she added.
Especially women experiencing menopause have a reboot of menstrual cycle or excessive discharge, need to immediately check themselves medically, she stressed.
“If detected early, it is 100% curable,” assured Dr. Rewvathy.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.