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CANCER SCREENING CAMP AT ST. JUDE’S JERIMERI

JUDEAN WOMEN CELL, a Catholic Women’s organization of St. Jude’s Church, under the leadership of Sr. Seema, organized “Cancer Screening Camp” on Sunday, 12th July, 2015 at the KG Corridor Hall, St. Jude’s High School, Jerimeri.

Sr. Seema, Head of the Cell inaugurated this Camp by singing a Bhajan.  Core Group Members Mamtha Chettiar, Sheila Chettiar, Maria D’Costa, Rani Fernando, Flora D’souza & Sr. Seema welcomed Ms. Anita Peter, Director,  Cancer Patients Aid Association, Mumbai  and her team of 20 members with Rose flowers.

Ms. Anita Peter,  highlighted the importance of organising such Screening  camps.   She said “The main aim behind organizing such Megha Medical Camps are  to provide good health services. Therefore people are requested to make use of this camp. As much as best education is important, best health services are also important”.

The screening program involved the following examinations/tests :-
(1)     The Head & Neck examination includes an Indirect Laryngoscopy (IDL), visual examination of the oral cavity-Buccal Mucosa, Hard & Soft Palate, Tongue and Gingivo - buccal Sulcus for pre-cancerous lesions along with a complete ear - nose - throat checkup by an ENT specialist / Head & Neck surgeon.

(2)    The Gynaecological examination for women consists of a complete internal examination including a per-speculum visual inspection of the uterine cervix and a Pap Smear (cytological examination) Test for early detection of Cervical Cancer.

(3)    The Surgical examination for women consists of clinical examination (palpation) of the breasts and all women are taught BSE (breast self examination).

(4)     Routine Blood Test – Hb & WBC.   A complete general check-up by a Physician.

Around 110 Women participated in this screening Camp.  As JWC could not accommodate more than 110 members,  due to overwhelming response, they will plan to conduct such Camps in near future also.

Parish Priest Fr. Lancy Pinto and Asst. Priest Fr. Gabriel Maria also graced this Camp.

Secretary Maria D’Costa thanked the  Medical Team, Sr. Seema, Fathers, Core Group Members, Volunteers,  the supporters and all the participants for their cooperation.