Cancer screening aims to detect cancer before symptoms appear. This may involve blood tests, urine tests, DNA tests, other tests, or medical imaging. The benefits of screening in terms of cancer prevention, early detection and subsequent treatment must be weighed against any harms.
Universal screening, also known as mass screening or population screening, involves screening everyone, usually within a specific age group. Selective screening identifies people who are known to be at higher risk of developing cancer, such as people with a family history of cancer.
Dr Preethika Shetty is Consultant Obstetrician , Gynaecologist and Infertility Specialist Practising in Pune. She has overall 12 yrs of experience in the field of gynaecology. Doctor has completed Masters in OBGY , M.S from the most prestigious Armed Forces Medical College/ Command hospital, Pune. Follwed by DNB from National Board of Examinations, Delhi and ICOG certified Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine.