KATHMANDU, March 21: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) will begin free screening and initial treatment for breast cancer and cervical cancer starting March 25.
The KMC Health Department, in collaboration with the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, will conduct screening and treatment until April 2025. The program targets women of reproductive age who were missed in last year's screening, as well as women who tested positive during last year's screening.
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According to the program's focal person, Chandra Bhatt, one has to visit the nearest Health Promotion Center to register their details before going for the screening.
Following that, one will receive a referral ticket from the center and can go to the ground floor of the Surgical Building at Bir Hospital for the screening. Since the details registered at the center will be accessible at the screening location, there will be no need to wait in line for registration at the screening site. Therefore, it is essential to register the details beforehand.
During the screening, women will undergo a clinical breast examination. If there are any concerns during the initial check, an ultrasound will be carried out. Following that, they will be referred for a mammography.
For cervical cancer, HPV DNA PCR (Human Papillomavirus) testing will be done for all women aged 30 to 60 years. If the report is positive, colposcopy and biopsy will be performed.
