Apollo Cancer Centres Launches Early Detection program for Gynaecological Cancers
Apollo Cancer Centres
(ACCs) has launched
End-O Check
, an early detection programme aimed at women aged 45 and above, focusing on endometrial and ovarian cancers.
The two
gynaecological cancers
are among the most common and often go undetected until advanced stages.
According to the hospital, End-O Check is intended to support early identification in higher-risk populations, increase symptom awareness, and enable timely clinical intervention. The initiative is intended to encourage women to be proactive in monitoring their gynaecologic health.
Dr. Aruna R Patil, Senior Consultant and Head of Department of Radiology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Bangalore, said, 'Radiology plays a crucial role in the early detection of gynaecologic cancers.
Through End-O Check, we are integrating
transvaginal ultrasonography
(TVS) as the diagnostic tool to help identify subtle changes that could indicate early-stage ovarian or endometrial cancers. Early imaging intervention allows clinicians to act promptly, improving treatment options and outcomes for patients."
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Time of India
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- Time of India
Apollo Cancer Centres Launches Early Detection program for Gynaecological Cancers
Bangalore: Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) has launched End-O Check , an early detection programme aimed at women aged 45 and above, focusing on endometrial and ovarian cancers. The two gynaecological cancers are among the most common and often go undetected until advanced stages. According to the hospital, End-O Check is intended to support early identification in higher-risk populations, increase symptom awareness, and enable timely clinical intervention. The initiative is intended to encourage women to be proactive in monitoring their gynaecologic health. Dr. Aruna R Patil, Senior Consultant and Head of Department of Radiology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Bangalore, said, 'Radiology plays a crucial role in the early detection of gynaecologic cancers. Through End-O Check, we are integrating transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) as the diagnostic tool to help identify subtle changes that could indicate early-stage ovarian or endometrial cancers. Early imaging intervention allows clinicians to act promptly, improving treatment options and outcomes for patients."
