State-of-the-art diagnostic centre for breast cancer opens in city

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy launched a state-of-the-art centre dedicated exclusively for breast cancers, which is among the commonly prevalent forms of malignancy among women.

Established as a city branch of the Chennai Breast Centre, the facility equipped with cutting edge technology will seek to enhance the accuracy of breast cancer detection, especially in dense breast tissue, while minimising unnecessary callbacks and biopsies.

Opening the centre at Lenin Street, Mr. Rangasamy noted that breast cancer was one of the leading health concerns among women today, and early detection is critical to saving lives. He hoped that the availability of advanced diagnostic technologies in Puducherry will greatly benefit women in the region.

Selvi Radhakrishna, founder, Chennai Breast Centre, said setting up a Puducherry branch was part of the mission to provide accessible, affordable, and world-class breast health care to every woman. “With our new centre in Puducherry, we hope to empower more women with timely screenings, expert consultations, and holistic support”, said Dr Radhakrishna.

The centre, which will pilot the Hologic 3D Tomosynthesis Mammogram with Genius AI capabilities in the city, will offer full spectrum of services—from routine breast screening to complex breast diagnostic services, aftercare and follow up. The level of services, comparable to the main centre, will obviate the need for women patients to travel to Chennai, a press note said.

N Ananthakrishnan, Emeritus Professor of Surgery and Health Professions Education, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Asha Oumachigu, gynaecologist and Mohammed Ziauddin, consultant participated.

The centre also plans to run awareness drives and screening camps in partnership with local health authorities and NGOs, the press note added.