Question : BREAST CANCER SCHEME



(a) whether breast cancer scheme aiming at `Early Detection-Effective Cure` being implemented by the Government has not achieved a remarkable success;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the amount spent on implementation of the above scheme during the last one year; and

(d) the number of women benefited during the above said period?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI A. RAJA)

(a)to(d): `Early Detection-Effective Cure` is a slogan and not a scheme as such. This slogan was used on the National Cancer Awareness Day observed on 7th November, 2001.