Karnataka’s First Mobile On-Site Mammography Bus Launched at Raj Bhavan

BANGALORE, India - Sept. 17, 2013 - PRLog -- The Poornasudha Cancer Foundation, a registered nonprofit organization both in India and USA, along with the Rotary Bangalore West, launched
Karnataka's first On-site Mammography bus "MOM Express", in the gracious presence
of His Excellency Dr. Hans Raj Bharadwaj, Governor of Karnataka. Hon'ble Minister for
Health and Family Welfare Mr. U.T. Khader also graced the inaugural event.
With the incidence of advanced breast cancer increasing in India, Mrs. Poornima Sudhindra,
founding member of Poornasudha Cancer Foundation says "We sincerely hope that women
take advantage of our simple yet potentially life saving service by having regular screening
mammograms."
The main advantage of MOM Express is that it brings simple, convenient, cost-effective
breast cancer screening at your doorstep. Well-trained female technicians will perform the
mammograms and the films will be read and interpreted by trained radiologists. Ultimately,
we hope to empower women through early detection and education to conquer breast Cancer.
Dr. Sudhindra, Medical Oncologist, USA and Founder Trustee of Poornasudha "In India
Breast Cancer is the number one cause of cancer related death in women. This is the result
of a lack of awareness and education leading to most cases being detected at a late stage.
We have launched Karnataka's first Mobile On-Site Mammography unit which we hope will
facilitate early detection and ultimately help to save lives."
Currently in Karnataka, only large hospitals and very few diagnostic centres have
mammography machines. At present mammography is the only way to detect breast cancer
at an early stage. In Karnataka, less than 1% of women have an annual mammography exam.
Poornasudha envisions expanding the service to other regions and widening the screenings to
include other common cancers such as cervical and oral cancer.
Past District Governor Rtn. Rajendra Rai expressing his continuous support to Poornasudha
said, "Rotary Dist.3190's objective has always been service to community and we are glad
to donate the Mammography Unit and CR system to MOM Express. Poornasudha's initiative
in combating the disease in urban and rural areas is appreciable. We will continue to provide
support to the activities of MOM Express."Bangalore, September 16, 2013: The Poornasudha Cancer Foundation, a registered nonprofit organization both in India and USA, along with the Rotary Bangalore West, launched
Karnataka's first On-site Mammography bus "MOM Express", in the gracious presence
of His Excellency Dr. Hans Raj Bharadwaj, Governor of Karnataka. Hon'ble Minister for
Health and Family Welfare Mr. U.T. Khader also graced the inaugural event.
With the incidence of advanced breast cancer increasing in India, Mrs. Poornima Sudhindra,
founding member of Poornasudha Cancer Foundation says "We sincerely hope that women
take advantage of our simple yet potentially life saving service by having regular screening
mammograms."
The main advantage of MOM Express is that it brings simple, convenient, cost-effective
breast cancer screening at your doorstep. Well-trained female technicians will perform the
mammograms and the films will be read and interpreted by trained radiologists. Ultimately,
we hope to empower women through early detection and education to conquer breast Cancer.
Dr. Sudhindra, Medical Oncologist, USA and Founder Trustee of Poornasudha "In India
Breast Cancer is the number one cause of cancer related death in women. This is the result
of a lack of awareness and education leading to most cases being detected at a late stage.
We have launched Karnataka's first Mobile On-Site Mammography unit which we hope will
facilitate early detection and ultimately help to save lives."
Currently in Karnataka, only large hospitals and very few diagnostic centres have
mammography machines. At present mammography is the only way to detect breast cancer
at an early stage. In Karnataka, less than 1% of women have an annual mammography exam.
Poornasudha envisions expanding the service to other regions and widening the screenings to
include other common cancers such as cervical and oral cancer.
Past District Governor Rtn. Rajendra Rai expressing his continuous support to Poornasudha
said, "Rotary Dist.3190's objective has always been service to community and we are glad
to donate the Mammography Unit and CR system to MOM Express. Poornasudha's initiative
in combating the disease in urban and rural areas is appreciable. We will continue to provide
support to the activities of MOM Express."