Health

Breast self-examination booth, said to be India’s first portable one, opens at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

By /

A breast self-examination booth has opened at the Department of Medical Oncology, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the health ministry said on 16 October 2026. The institute says it is the first portable booth of its kind in India. It gives women a private space to learn how to check themselves through simple instructions on its walls. The launch was part of a month of awareness activities run by the hospital’s oncology department.

breast self-examination: AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr Ashutosh Biswas opens the new booth
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr Ashutosh Biswas opens the new booth Photo: PIB (Government of India, free to use with credit).

How the breast self-examination booth works

The booth was inaugurated by Dr Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, who said early detection plays a crucial role in better breast cancer outcomes. Inside, step-by-step instructions show women how to examine themselves and what kind of changes to look for. The aim is to overcome hesitation, raise awareness and encourage women to see a doctor quickly if they notice anything unusual. The department plans to set up a permanent booth soon. PTI, The Statesman and OrissaPOST reported the launch in the same terms, and all described the booth as the first portable one in India according to the institute. The Statesman said the booth was made operational as part of the month-long observance.

Key Facts

  • Where: Department of Medical Oncology, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
  • What: portable breast self-examination booth, called India’s first by the institute
  • Patients treated in four years: about 1,000
  • Breast cancer patients each month: about 100
  • Next step: a permanent booth

Breast cancer rising among younger women

Dr Sourav Kumar Mishra, Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, said the department has treated about 1,000 breast cancer patients since it opened four years ago, and around 100 patients visit every month. He raised concern about the large number of women who reach hospital with advanced disease, and about the growing number of cases among younger women. He said these trends show the need for steady awareness campaigns, early diagnosis and timely access to treatment. The Times of India reported the same patient figures. Self-examination is a first step; women should still follow the screening advice of their doctor.

Doctors, staff and patients at the awareness month event at AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Doctors, staff and patients at the awareness month event at AIIMS Bhubaneswar Photo: PIB (Government of India, free to use with credit).

Yoga, music and support for patients

The department also highlighted the role of yoga, meditation, structured exercise, music and relaxation in helping patients manage stress and cope with treatment. It has been running sessions of yoga, meditation, music and singing to give patients a chance to relax, express emotions and support each other. The awareness month event ended with faculty, staff and cancer survivors singing ‘Hum Honge Kamyaab Ek Din’, and several patients shared their personal journeys. Dean Dr Dillip Kumar Parida and Medical Superintendent Dr Prabhas Ranjan Tripathy were among those present. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed every October around the world to promote early diagnosis, timely treatment and support for patients and survivors.

Why It Matters: Breast cancer caught early is far easier to treat, and simple self-checks help women notice changes and see a doctor sooner.

Also on TrendDesh: Inherited cancer risk found in nearly 30% of tested patients at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, New Chandigarh · Sikkim Ayurveda institute: CM Tamang lays stone for 50-acre wellness centre at Lungchok

Source: PIB (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) · News18 / PTI · The Times of India

Share

Today’s News 17 Oct 2026 · 21 stories

  1. India women kabaddi team meets Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan after Asian Games gold1India women kabaddi team meets Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan after Asian Games goldOct 17, 2026
  2. India Mongolia defence talks: 14th Joint Working Group meets in Ulaanbaatar, reviews cyber and training ties2India Mongolia defence talks: 14th Joint Working Group meets in Ulaanbaatar, reviews cyber and training tiesOct 17, 2026
  3. Samudra Manthan scheme: Hardeep Puri tells SRCC students to turn energy challenges into enterprises3Samudra Manthan scheme: Hardeep Puri tells SRCC students to turn energy challenges into enterprisesOct 17, 2026
  4. DGR job fair in Nagpur offers over 1,300 jobs to ex-servicemen from 42 companies4DGR job fair in Nagpur offers over 1,300 jobs to ex-servicemen from 42 companiesOct 17, 2026
  5. Breast self-examination booth, said to be India’s first portable one, opens at AIIMS Bhubaneswar5Breast self-examination booth, said to be India’s first portable one, opens at AIIMS BhubaneswarOct 17, 2026 · Reading now
  6. IIM Kozhikode Global MBA with Accenture LearnVantage to start in March 2027 from Kochi6IIM Kozhikode Global MBA with Accenture LearnVantage to start in March 2027 from KochiOct 17, 2026
  7. Eco-friendly Durga Puja: National Jute Board sets up 15 stalls in Kolkata pandals, runs Rs 1.5 lakh contest7Eco-friendly Durga Puja: National Jute Board sets up 15 stalls in Kolkata pandals, runs Rs 1.5 lakh contestOct 17, 2026
  8. Rajasthan Foundation gets 11 new chapters as CM Bhajan Lal Sharma asks NRRs to invest at home8Rajasthan Foundation gets 11 new chapters as CM Bhajan Lal Sharma asks NRRs to invest at homeOct 17, 2026
  9. Rajasthan panchayat election: 45,384 polling stations, 1.55 lakh posts as observers get their orders9Rajasthan panchayat election: 45,384 polling stations, 1.55 lakh posts as observers get their ordersOct 17, 2026
  10. SDRF Rajasthan wins first place at regional round of National CBRN Competition 2026 in Pune10SDRF Rajasthan wins first place at regional round of National CBRN Competition 2026 in PuneOct 17, 2026
  11. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve: collector orders CCTV, joint patrols and FIRs to stop illegal mining11Ranthambore Tiger Reserve: collector orders CCTV, joint patrols and FIRs to stop illegal miningOct 17, 2026
  12. COP31: UN meeting asks how to restore trust in climate action weeks before the Antalya summit12COP31: UN meeting asks how to restore trust in climate action weeks before the Antalya summitOct 17, 2026
  13. Ukraine civilian casualties stay at record levels: UN verifies 328 killed in September as energy attacks grow13Ukraine civilian casualties stay at record levels: UN verifies 328 killed in September as energy attacks growOct 17, 2026
  14. Ebola readiness: WHO steps up support in 22 Eastern Mediterranean countries, with Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti first14Ebola readiness: WHO steps up support in 22 Eastern Mediterranean countries, with Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti firstOct 17, 2026
  15. Antarctic sea ice at its winter peak: ESA’s Sentinel-3 image shows ice engulfing the tip of the Peninsula15Antarctic sea ice at its winter peak: ESA’s Sentinel-3 image shows ice engulfing the tip of the PeninsulaOct 17, 2026
  16. Gaza children: UNICEF says more than 340 killed since the ceasefire was announced a year ago16Gaza children: UNICEF says more than 340 killed since the ceasefire was announced a year agoOct 17, 2026
  17. Stephen Cash named director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, returns to where he began in 198217Stephen Cash named director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, returns to where he began in 1982Oct 17, 2026
  18. NGC 1827: Hubble captures an edge-on spiral galaxy 37 million light-years away in Columba18NGC 1827: Hubble captures an edge-on spiral galaxy 37 million light-years away in ColumbaOct 17, 2026
  19. MMX mission to Mars’ moons set to launch on 19 October, with NASA tools to sample Phobos19MMX mission to Mars’ moons set to launch on 19 October, with NASA tools to sample PhobosOct 17, 2026
  20. SpaceX CRS-35 Dragon docks with the space station, bringing science and the last roll-out solar arrays20SpaceX CRS-35 Dragon docks with the space station, bringing science and the last roll-out solar arraysOct 17, 2026
  21. Amazon fires: NASA satellite shows smoke over Manaus as El Niño drought fuels a long burning season21Amazon fires: NASA satellite shows smoke over Manaus as El Niño drought fuels a long burning seasonOct 17, 2026

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top