Two free cancer detection camps with a new I-Breast machine developed by the N. K. Dhabhar Cancer Foundation (NKDCF) were organized by the World Alliance of Parsi Irani Zarthoshtis (WAPIZ). Held on May 12, 2019 at Godrej Baug and May 19 at Navroz Baug, WAPIZ chief executive officer Anahita Desai noted in an email to Parsiana that NKDCF provided its services free, while logistic support comprising Press announcements, pamphlets, beds and other furniture was handled by WAPIZ.
Top: registrants at breast cancer detection camp organized by the World Alliance of Parsi
Irani Zarthoshtis, Anahita Desai standing (r); above: I-Breast machine, "completely non-invasive and safe"
The examination "was painless and took about 10-15 minutes per individual,” Desai wrote. If further clinical examinations were deemed necessary, they were undertaken on the spot by medical personnel. Where sonography or mammography services were deemed necessary, NKDCF had made arrangements with a medical center in Parel for a nominal charge of Rs 100.
The I-Breast machine developed by the Foundation "can be used for women of all ages as it is completely non-invasive and safe,” noted NKDCF trustee Khurshid Mistry in a message to Parsiana. "We already know that breast cancer is very common amongst the community. Breast cancer typically produces no symptoms when the tumor is small and is most easily treated at this early stage, which is why screening is important for early detection. Unfortunately we see a lot of young women being diagnosed with breast cancer.” Young women (of child bearing age) are not advised routine mammography tests as there is a risk of being exposed to radiation. The new technology has been used widely in other developing countries too and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration,” she added.