HealthCare Global Enterprises (HCG) has introduced an application (app) called HCG BCA on breast cancer in India. This will reportedly help in dispelling the myths and misconceptions about cancer.
Ragini Dwivedi, Actor, launched the breast cancer App which explains about various self breast examination techniques for women, facts on breast cancers and FAQ on breast cancer. The app can be freely downloaded. For Android phone’s it can be downloaded from Google play store and I phone from I store.
Dr B S Ajaikumar, Chairman, HCG Group, said, “Myths are major hindrance for cancer treatment. Patients believe the treatment is painful and try to avoid it. Fear is a major factor, overcoming fear is important to overcome cancer. The social stigma around the disease can only be eradicated by educating the public. We have to bring about a change by creating awareness that, cancer is treatable and is more like a chronic disease.”
Ragini Dwivedi, Actor, said, “I am pleased to be associated with HCG and its initiative in creating awareness on cancer. The people of Karnataka look up to me and I am sure my support to this initiative will help many women to come forward for self examination and early diagnosis.”
This is the first of its kind initiative which is likely to help many women to be educated on cancer. Breast cancer is an urban disease and rising at an alarming rate. Through this app, the idea is to promote awareness on self examination as it is important to identify early signs and symptoms of breast cancer to beat it.
EH News Bureau