Our collaboration with the Malabar Cancer Care Society (MCCS), Kannur, Kerala, began in 2023 with a shared commitment to cancer screening and research. Building on this meaningful partnership, we successfully conducted a highly impactful two-day hands-on Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening Camp on January 2 and 3, 2026. The program included Pap smear, VIA/VILI, and breast cancer screening procedures and was conducted at MCCS and St. Michael’s AIHSS. The initiative proved to be both enriching and rewarding for all involved. In addition, an in-person research meeting was held (Jan 4, 2026) as a follow-up to our ongoing virtual Zoom discussions, further strengthening our collaborative research efforts.

It has been truly fulfilling to serve the people of Kerala and to work alongside the dedicated MCCS team: Mr. D. Krishnananda Pai (President), Dr. V. C. Ravindran (Medical Director), Dr. Harsha Gangadharan (Medical Officer), Dr. Nilanjana, Jinsha, Haritha, Saptha, Ammalu, Saritha, Sujith, BSW students Durga Theertha, Ashwathi, and Jyothika, Major P. Govindhan (VC), Radhakrishnan P. (Convenor), and P. J. Jacob (VC). Their unwavering commitment and teamwork were instrumental in the success of this initiative.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Thomson Antony, SJ, Headmaster of St. Michael’s School, and the entire staff for their invaluable support and cooperation in advancing this noble cause.

I thank Sandeep Roy for sponsoring my travel from the USA to India, to Julie Daugherty for supporting my domestic travel within India, and to the Malabar Cancer Care Society for kindly providing accommodation during my stay.

With gratitude,
Dr. Lopamudra Das Roy

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