Free Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening Detects Pre-Cancer in Batu Residents
Free Cancer Screenings Detect Early Signs in batu Residents
Batu, Michigan – Over 200 women in Batu received free screenings for cervical and breast cancer at a community event held at the Beji Health Center on December 14th. The initiative, a collaboration between the Batu Health Department, the Malang Health Department, the Batu PKK, and the Rotary Club, aimed to increase early detection rates for these potentially life-threatening diseases.
Of the 234 participants, 194 were eligible for Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) testing, a simple and effective method for detecting pre-cancerous changes in the cervix. Fourteen women were identified with pre-cancerous cervical lesions and received immediate cryotherapy treatment at the event.
“Women who were menstruating, experiencing vaginal discharge, or had recently engaged in sexual activity were not eligible for VIA testing,” explained Dr. Suzana Indahwati, Head of Disease Prevention, Control, and Disaster Management at the Batu Health Department.
The screenings also revealed more serious cases. Three women were suspected of having cervical cancer and were promptly referred to a gynecologist. One woman was found to have a cervical tumor and was also referred for specialist care. Additionally, three women were diagnosed with breast tumors and referred to a surgical specialist.
Dr. Indahwati emphasized the importance of continued efforts to combat these cancers. “We will be focusing on widespread education about cervical and breast cancer, utilizing various media platforms,” she stated. “We will also be conducting regular VIA testing throughout the city, working closely with other organizations.”
The Batu Health Department is committed to strengthening the skills of doctors and nurses, maximizing available resources, and fostering collaboration across sectors to improve early detection rates for cervical and breast cancer.According to data from the batu Health Department, as of November 2024, there have been 10 reported cases of cervical cancer and 59 reported cases of breast cancer in Batu.
Cervical cancer frequently enough goes undetected until it reaches advanced stages, largely due to insufficient screening programs. Women over 30, particularly those with multiple children, are at increased risk.
“The good news is that cervical cancer is preventable,” Dr.Indahwati reassured. “Regular VIA testing is a crucial step in protecting women’s health.”
Free Screenings in Batu Detect Early signs of Cancer
Batu, Michigan – A recent community event at the Beji Health Centre provided free cervical and breast cancer screenings to over 200 women in Batu, leading to some crucial early detections.
This initiative, a joint effort by the batu Health Department, the Malang Health Department, the Batu PKK, and the Rotary club, aimed to increase early detection rates for these potentially life-threatening diseases.
Dr. Suzana Indahwati,Head of Disease Prevention,Control,and Disaster Management at the Batu Health Department,explained that out of the 234 participants,194 were eligible for Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) testing. This test visibly detects pre-cancerous changes in the cervix and led to the immediate cryotherapy treatment of 14 women identified with pre-cancerous lesions.
“Women who were menstruating, experiencing vaginal discharge, or had recently engaged in sexual activity were not eligible for VIA testing,” Dr. indahwati clarified.
The screenings also revealed more serious cases. three women were suspected of having cervical cancer and were referred to a gynecologist, while one woman was found to have a cervical tumor and was also referred for specialist care. Additionally, three women were diagnosed with breast tumors and referred to a surgical specialist.
Dr. Indahwati stressed the importance of ongoing efforts to combat cervical and breast cancer.
“We will be focusing on widespread education about cervical and breast cancer using various media platforms,” she stated. “We will also be conducting regular VIA testing throughout the city, working closely with other organizations.”
The Batu Health Department is committed to strengthening the skills of doctors and nurses, maximizing available resources, and fostering collaboration across sectors to improve early detection rates. According to data from the Batu Health Department, as of November 2024, there have been 10 reported cases of cervical cancer and 59 reported cases of breast cancer in Batu.
“Cervical cancer frequently goes undetected until reaching advanced stages,largely due to insufficient screening programs,” Dr. Indahwati said. “Women over 30, notably those with multiple children, are at increased risk.”
She reassured the community: “The good news is that cervical cancer is preventable. Regular VIA testing is a crucial step in protecting women’s health.”