An orientation class for volunteers was conducted by Rameshan C.K., assistant professor, department of gynaecology, medical college, on Monday. Titled ‘Sakhi’, the two-month-long drive will be held in association with ‘Jeevathalam’, an initiative of the Kozhikode district panchayat for comprehensive cancer control. Medical testsSenior doctors from the medical college hospital will examine suspected cases and refer them to the hospital for detailed tests. Following the extensive campaign in support of the measles-rubella vaccination drive in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, Apothecary, the volunteer group formed by the students of Government Medical College, Kozhikode, is planning to launch an awareness drive on breast cancer and cervical cancer. Ladeeda Rayya, member of the State committee of SFI medicos, which set up up Apothecary, said the project was conceived in view of the increasing number of cervical cancer and breast cancer cases in the State.
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