Let's focus on the health of mothers

On Saturday, October 31, a health check-up specially for the mothers of Parikrma students was held in Koramangala.

Society and the necessity to survive gives these mothers the main responsibility as care-givers for their families and often long working hours as servants or shopkeepers. In the process, they lack the time and attention to look after themselves. Their own health is not an issue they put first.

Registration process for the health check.

This is where the Community Development Service (CDS) at Parikrma comes in. CDS, together with the Indian Cancer Society, organised a health check-up only for the mothers. The focus lay on breast cancer as well as uterine and ovarian cancer and oral cancer. The mothers were educated on hygiene and the importance of reacting to early signs, such as itchy skin.

Detection of oral cancer. 

Three gynaecologists and two dentists took care of the women one by one. They conducted Pap tests and other methods of cancer detection. Once the results are out, CDS staff will talk to each of the mothers. For further treatment, KIDWAI memorial institute for oncology will be responsible. Should any major treatment be necessary, Parikrma will be raising the money with additional donations.