The Hindu              04.10.2013

Breast Center opened

Awareness about cervical and breast cancers are low even among educated women in the country, said G. Latha, Commissioner of Coimbatore Corporation.

She was speaking at the inaugural function of a Breast Center at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital here on Thursday. She said that many women hesitate to undergo health check ups to detect cancer.

Nalla G Palaniswami, chairman of the hospital, said that early detection was vital to effectively treat breast cancer.