About us
Spreading Hope,Saving Lives.
Introduction
Dr. K. Shantha Breast Cancer Foundation (SBCF) is a non-profit charity organization.
Under the leadership of its Patron, Dr. G. Viswanathan Hospitals (P) Ltd., Trichy, along with a dedicated and enthusiastic executive committee comprising mostly medical professionals, SBCF actively reaches out through its awareness & education programme to as many people as possible, irrespective of gender, profession, or ethnic background.
Whenever appropriate, SBCF works closely with the media to raise awareness by sharing information on breast cancer, available programmes and services for those affected, and by facilitating interviews with survivors.
Our Vision
Breast Conservation for Breast Cancer by 2030.
- Empower the communities with full knowledge and awareness of the disease, reaching right down to the underserved and vulnerable populations to ensure information is conveyed across all sectors of society.
- Promote early detection and preventive care by expanding outreach and education to all women, especially in rural and underserved communities, on regular breast screening and other strategies to reduce risk.
- Improve the availability and accessibility of breast health related services, with a strong emphasis on building partnerships that offer free or subsidized screening, diagnosis, and treatment for low-income and disadvantaged women.
- Provide comprehensive care to patients and survivors with breast cancer, ensuring appropriate physical, emotional, and psychological care along the continuum of care: from diagnosis through active treatment and into survivorship.
- Alliances with other national and international breast cancer organizations: Through the sharing of resources, research, and innovation, the work of reducing incidence and mortality rates due to breast cancer is optimized.
Programme & Services
A three-prong approach that combines awareness and education, advocacy for early detection and support for people affected by breast cancer, is used to achieve SBCF’s objectives.
Support
Recognising the importance of support for the newly diagnosed patient, the survivor walking the road to recovery, and the affected family members, SBCF has established a strong Support Programme.
Mammobus
SBCF runs a mobile breast cancer screening service called the Mammobus, making it easily accessible, particularly to women from the lower-income strata at the subsidised rate.
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key outcomes
Awareness & Education
Through its Awareness & Education Programme, SBCF reaches out to as many people as possible irrespective of gender, profession or ethnic group. SBCF believes that by doing so more people will not only become aware of breast cancer and related issues but also become our partners in spreading our education messages. Strategies include face-to-face programmes, fund-raising activities as well as messages and information through mass media.
- Talks and exhibitions at community clubs, associations, schools, tertiary institutions, hospitals, private corporations and government organisations. Topics usually included are an overview of breast cancer, the importance of early detection, how to conduct breast self examination and a survivor sharing her experience
- Print materials for distribution
- Public seminars, symposiums and exhibitions.
- Media projects. These have included advertisements on radio and TV, Mobile, bus stop posters, taxi top messages etc, usually done with the help of sponsors.
- This website where information on breast cancer is provided.
- Activities like Spot The Pink Ribbon Contest and the Pink Ribbon Treasure Hunt etc.,
When and where appropriate, SBCF works closely with the media to reach out to the masses by providing media representatives with information on breast cancer and programmes and services that are available to people affected by the disease as well as facilitating interviews with survivors. For any requests and enquiries, please contact the SBCF Awareness & Education Department.