In a significant step towards strengthening women’s preventive healthcare, ShardaCare Healthcity, a leading multispecialty hospital in North India, has launched a free comprehensive breast health screening program using Thermalytix, an advanced AI-powered breast cancer screening technology.
Launched in alignment with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the initiative focuses on early detection, community outreach, and making breast health screening accessible, painless, and stigma-free for women across all age groups.
A Contactless, Painless & Radiation-Free Test
The screening program offers a non-contact, radiation-free, and painless breast cancer test conducted not only at the hospital but also across corporate offices, residential welfare associations (RWAs), and community centres.
Unlike traditional screening tools, this AI-based thermographic assessment ensures high comfort, making it especially suitable for young women and those with dense breast tissue. The initiative also promotes self-awareness, healthy lifestyle practices, and timely medical intervention.
Addressing India’s Breast Cancer Burden
Breast cancer accounts for nearly 14% of all cancers among Indian women, with cases projected to increase from 200,000 in 2020 to over 232,000 by 2025, alongside more than 87,000 annual deaths. A major reason behind this alarming trend is extremely low screening rates, poor awareness, social stigma, and limited access to healthcare infrastructure.
ShardaCare Healthcity’s initiative aims to bridge this gap by targeting 1,000 free screenings in its initial phase, bringing cutting-edge AI technology closer to underserved communities.
How Thermalytix Improves Early Detection
The Thermalytix screening program helps clinicians identify women who require further investigation with impressive accuracy. Compared to conventional methods:
- Thermalytix: Sensitivity 90–95%, Specificity 82–89%
- Mammography: Sensitivity 75–85%, Specificity 75–90%
- Ultrasound: Sensitivity 85–95%, Specificity 75–85%
By detecting abnormal temperature changes caused by cancerous cells, thermography works without radiation, making it a powerful adjunct — and in low-resource settings, even a potential primary screening tool — while also reducing unnecessary biopsies, which currently account for nearly 80% of cases.
Expert Voices on the Initiative
Dr Anil Thakwani, Senior Consultant & Head of Department, Oncology, highlighted:
“Around 60% of breast cancer patients in India are diagnosed at advanced stages, while only 0.9% of women aged 30–49 undergo regular screening. Thermography offers a promising, non-invasive solution that is safe, portable, and affordable. Early detection can be lifesaving.”
He also emphasized that women with a family history, genetic predisposition (such as BRCA mutations), hormonal factors, lifestyle risks, or advancing age should prioritize regular screening.
Adding to this, Dr Anindya Mukherjee, Senior Medical Oncologist, stated:
“Screen today, smile tomorrow — because early detection remains the best protection.”
Rishabh Gupta, Managing Director, shared:
“Our goal is to empower women with awareness and access. By combining compassionate, patient-centric care with AI-driven innovation, we are redefining breast health screening to enable early detection, improve outcomes, and save lives.”
Early Detection Saves Lives
With ShardaCare Healthcity witnessing 3–4 new breast cancer cases every week, the message is clear — early detection is the key. This initiative not only enhances access to modern screening but also works to break cultural barriers, reduce fear, and bring preventive care directly into communities.
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✅ Final Takeaway
The free AI-enabled breast cancer screening program by ShardaCare Healthcity marks a crucial shift from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. By leveraging advanced AI technology like Thermalytix and extending outreach beyond hospital walls, the initiative sets a powerful example of how innovation, awareness, and compassion can come together to protect women’s health and save lives.
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