‘Breast clinic’ launched at Madurai hospital

Madurai: District collector M S Sangeetha inaugurated an exclusive clinic to diagnose and treat breast-related illnesses at Apollo Hospitals on Saturday. She said regular breast self-examinations helps in early detection of breast cancer.
The clinic aims to resolve breast-related issues using state-of-the-art technology, skilled medical professionals and AI-enabled breast health assessment.P Neelakannan, COO of Apollo Hospitals, cited findings from a report by the hospital, which revealed a significant rise in cancer cases, and diagnosis at younger ages, in India. Dr K Praveen Rajan, joint director of medical services, said the clinic aims to address the reluctance of many women to approach a doctor with breast-related concerns.
An exclusive QR code scanner for AI-powered assessment was also launched, which would help women assess their breast health in two minutes just by answering seven questions.