Sadar hosp gets digital mammography machine for breast cancer screening | Ranchi News – Times of India

Ranchi: A digital mammography machine was inaugurated at Sadar Hospital on Monday aimed at providing affordable and accurate breast cancer screening for women. The newly installed equipment, ‘Venus DRV Plus’, is based on Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) technology and has been donated by the Rotary Club of Ranchi, with an estimated value of Rs 45 lakh.The newly installed mammography unit is designed to provide high-resolution digital imaging within 10 seconds. It consists of an X-ray tube, detector, and generator, which work together to produce accurate images of the breast. A feature of the machine is its compression paddles, which are ergonomically designed to minimize pressure and ensure a painless experience during the examination.The facility is now operational and will provide testing services at a nominal fee of Rs 1100 for the general public. Moreover, Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries and those falling under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category can avail the test free of cost. The same service usually costs approximately Rs 5000 at private healthcare facilities.Civil surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar said, “If breast cancer is detected on time, the chances of cure significantly improve. This advanced machine will play an essential role in timely diagnosis and reducing disease burden.”The club also donated a computer set and a 180-liter water cooler to support hospital operations. Speaking on the occasion, District Governer of Rotary club, Bipin Chachan stated, “Women above the age of 40 face a higher risk of breast cancer. Early detection is crucial not only for timely treatment but also for saving lives. This machine will prove to be a revolutionary step in breast cancer screening and early intervention.“Meena Kumari, daughter of a patient whose mother have cancer, said, ” Cancer treatment and diagnostic tests in private hospitals are often extremely expensive. It’s is really nice that these important tests will now be available at a much lower cost. ” Ranchi: A digital mammography machine was inaugurated at Sadar Hospital on Monday aimed at providing affordable and accurate breast cancer screening for women. The newly installed equipment, ‘Venus DRV Plus’, is based on Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) technology and has been donated by the Rotary Club of Ranchi, with an estimated value of Rs 45 lakh.The newly installed mammography unit is designed to provide high-resolution digital imaging within 10 seconds. It consists of an X-ray tube, detector, and generator, which work together to produce accurate images of the breast. A feature of the machine is its compression paddles, which are ergonomically designed to minimize pressure and ensure a painless experience during the examination.The facility is now operational and will provide testing services at a nominal fee of Rs 1100 for the general public. Moreover, Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries and those falling under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category can avail the test free of cost. The same service usually costs approximately Rs 5000 at private healthcare facilities.Civil surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar said, “If breast cancer is detected on time, the chances of cure significantly improve. This advanced machine will play an essential role in timely diagnosis and reducing disease burden.”The club also donated a computer set and a 180-liter water cooler to support hospital operations. Speaking on the occasion, District Governer of Rotary club, Bipin Chachan stated, “Women above the age of 40 face a higher risk of breast cancer. Early detection is crucial not only for timely treatment but also for saving lives. This machine will prove to be a revolutionary step in breast cancer screening and early intervention.“Meena Kumari, daughter of a patient whose mother have cancer, said, ” Cancer treatment and diagnostic tests in private hospitals are often extremely expensive. It’s is really nice that these important tests will now be available at a much lower cost. ”