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Preventive Oncology: Stopping Cancer Before It Starts
We believe in the old saying: prevention is better than cure. That’s why Penn Nalam takes awareness and screening beyond our hospital walls and into communities. Many cancers can be prevented, and many more can be cured if they are found early.
Our preventive oncology programme focuses on breast, cervical and oral cancers, the cancers where screening makes the biggest difference.
Our preventive oncology programme focuses on breast, cervical and oral cancers, the cancers where screening makes the biggest difference.
How Do We Detect Cancer Early?
Cancer is often found through regular check-ups and screening camps. During a screening, we examine you and, if anything looks suspicious, advise further tests such as a biopsy. A biopsy is the only sure way to confirm cancer.
If cancer is found, further tests help us understand the stage, and your doctor explains your treatment options clearly, so you can make informed decisions.
If cancer is found, further tests help us understand the stage, and your doctor explains your treatment options clearly, so you can make informed decisions.
What Next?
Your next steps depend on your results. We guide every person who screens positive to the right specialist for follow-up.
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Awareness Programmes
Mass Screening Programmes
Immunization
Investigation
Cancer burden in the Indian and international societies
Common cancers in Women & Men, especially in India with its signs and symptoms
Need for early cancer detection in Women & Men
Primary prevention of cervical cancer and early detection of breast & Oral Cancer
Cervical Cancer preventive HPV vaccination
Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear)
Oral Cancer Screening (Oral Examination)
General examination (History, BP, BMI, Blood Investigations)
Uterine and Ovarian endometrial cancer screening (USG Pelvis)
Breast cancer screening (X-ray mammogram with correlated Sonomammogram)
Obesity (Body mass index –T/R/O)
Anaemia
Hypertension
Diabetes Mellitus
Family H/O cancer to know the individual risk
Hyperlipedemia
Cervical cancer
Breast cancer
Oral Cancer
Uterine and ovarian pathologies and cancer
Bring a Screening Camp to Your Community
Want a camp at your workplace, college, residential community or organisation? Our team will plan and run it with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is preventive oncology?
It is the part of cancer care that focuses on preventing cancer and catching it early, through awareness, vaccination and screening.
Who should come for screening?
Adults should talk to a doctor about the right screening for their age and risk. Those with tobacco use or a family history of cancer should be especially regular.
Is screening painful?
Most tests are quick and cause little or no discomfort.
What if my result is abnormal?
An abnormal result does not always mean cancer. Our team will explain what it means and guide you to the next step.
Can I organise a camp for my organisation?
Yes. Contact us on +91 96593 31356 and we’ll plan it together.