‘Mammogram truck’ offers free screenings for breast cancer in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: In a bid to create consciousness about breast cancer and determine undiagnosed instances, VPS Healthcare in the UAE is organising a free mammogram screening marketing campaign in the emirate of Abu Dhabi all through this month.

VPS Healthcare clinicians will journey in a “mammogram truck” throughout the emirate as a part of the ‘Pinktober’ marketing campaign. The healthcare group has already tied up with a number of corporations and authorities entities, together with ADNOC, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Municipality, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and others.

Women over 40 years or these belonging to the high-risk teams can bear mammogram screening. For these under the age of 40 years, the medical employees will carry out a bodily examination and educate them on inspecting the breast oneself.

Dr Humaid Al Shamsi, director of medical oncology at VPS Healthcare, stated: “In the earlier yr, public mammogram screening alternatives have been much less as a result of stringent COVID-19 protocol in place. Some sufferers needed to delay their go to to the physician, whereas others prevented screening over COVID-19 fears. So, this time, by relaunching the screening marketing campaign, we at VPS Healthcare and Burjeel hospitals goal to achieve out to all eligible populations and create consciousness in regards to the illness. We are grateful to the Department of Health and Ministry of Health for extending their assist to make this marketing campaign doable.”

As a part of its marketing campaign, VPS Healthcare has organized screenings at 15 areas in Abu Dhabi. The marketing campaign will strictly adhere to all COVID-19 protocols, VPS stated.

In addition, the healthcare group will distribute complimentary mammogram screening coupons to those that couldn’t avail screenings on the areas. They might avail a free mammogram screening at any of the VPS Healthcare’s Burjeel Hospitals in Abu Dhabi. The reviews of the mammogram screening shall be processed at VPS hospitals and despatched to those that have been screened.

Dr Ibrahim Abugheida, head of radiation oncology at Burjeel Medical City, stated: “We goal to create consciousness among the many public. Breast cancer is likely one of the extremely prevalent cancers amongst girls in the UAE. Most persons are unaware of the signs or ignore them. So, via our marketing campaign, we look ahead to educating folks. All ought to concentrate on the indicators and signs of breast cancer. It can be necessary to notice that breast cancer can have an effect on males as effectively. Being a accountable healthcare supplier, we’re duty-bound to serve the folks and act for their profit.”

To create consciousness in regards to the breast cancer, VPS Healthcare will proceed the screening marketing campaign in different emirates in the approaching months.