World Cancer Day: Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani Launches First-Of-Its-Kind ‘One-stop Breast Clinic’

Nita Ambani launches First-of-its-kind ‘One-stop Breast Clinic’ at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. With breast cancer being the commonest form of cancer detected in women, the first-of-its-kind clinic aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment pathway in a span of just two hours.

Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani | AFP

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani launched a "One-stop Breast Clinic" at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai.

With breast cancer being the commonest form of cancer detected in women, the first-of-its-kind clinic aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment pathway in a span of just two hours.

Launching the clinic, Nita Ambani said it was an understanding and her mission to provide world-class health care to every Indian at an affordable cost. Speaking on such lines, Mrs Ambani further said: "As an Indian and especially as a woman it is my greatest honour to announce the launch of One-Stop Breast Clinic."

Highlighting the traits of women, Reliance Foundation Chairperson asserted that a change has to be brought in on how women look and care about their own health while prioritising other aspects of life.

"Women are inherent multi-taskers. They look after children and families, manage homes and offices, balance personal and professional life but often neglect or don't find the time for their own health and well-being. Let's change that," she said in her message on the launch day.

The One-Stop Breast Clinic is designed keeping in mind international best practices, patient-centricity and clinical expertise.

"We have set up not just a comprehensive oncology department but also one of the finest rehab centres in the country. We have developed an Oncology Service second to none,” she said on the occasion.

Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital CEO Dr Tarang Gianchandani said "One-Stop Breast Clinic" will provide a holistic solution to all breast cancer-related issues.

"Whether it is for prevention, early diagnosis, treatment planning, counselling, rehabilitation, support or even comfort care, we wanted to present a solution under a single roof for so many women in need," said Dr Gianchandani.

As per the World Cancer Research Fund, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. It total, it accounts for 14% of all cancer cases detected in Indian women.