The van will operate across villages in Pune district

TGH Onco-Life Cancer Centre has launched a mobile van integrated with a state-of-the-art cancer screening unit focussed on breast cancer detection on the go. The mobile van is supported by the Rotary Club of Talegaon, Dabhade and donated by POSCO India. It will help with early detection and create awareness for women in rural and semi-urban Maharashtra, ensuring they receive timely and free access to vital screenings. The van will also visit large offices and industries to reach underprivileged workers who often delay preventive health check-ups. 

The van will operate across villages in the Pune district including Ambegaon, Baramati, Bhor, Daund, Haveli, Indapur, Junnar, Khed, Mawal, Mulshi, Pune City, Purandhar, Shirur, Velhe. The van offers free cancer check-ups including thermal screening for breast cancer, Pap smear/VIA for cervical cancer, blood tests for various cancers, and oral examinations.

Present during the launch were Sung Wook Choi, MD, Euncheol Lee, Director, Pabitra Swain, Neha Waghchourr, Rtn. Kamlesh Karle, President 2024-2025, Rtn. Dr Neha Kulkarni, Director, Medical, Rtn. Pramod Dabhade, Secretary, Rtn Shreeshail Menthe, Vice President, and Sachin Deshmukh, MD, Onco Life Hospital. 

Sachin Deshmukh, MD, Onco Life Hospital said, "The van allows women to undergo a completely safe, private, and accurate screening without stepping into a hospital. We aim to touch as many lives as possible by providing free screenings and guidance on accessing government schemes like MJPJAY, PMJAY, ECHS, and MPKAY. For those in need, we also offer financial assistance and discounted treatments."