Snehita Women's Health Foundation

19/06/2026

🌷 World Kidney Cancer Day | June 19, 2026 🌷
Kidney cancer rarely announces itself. That's what makes it dangerous.

Early symptoms are rare or not easily noticeable, and many cases are discovered only by chance during tests done for other health issues. By the time symptoms appear, the disease can already be advanced.

Know your risk factors:
⚠️ Smoking
⚠️ Obesity or uncontrolled hypertension
⚠️ Long-term painkiller use
⚠️ Family history of kidney cancer
⚠️ Chronic kidney disease or long-term dialysis
This year's World Kidney Cancer Day theme — Kidney Cancer and Emotional Wellbeing — resonates deeply with us at Snehita. A cancer diagnosis doesn't just affect the body. Research shows fear of recurrence, anxiety, and emotional distress can persist long after treatment ends — often unspoken, often unaddressed.

Our SHARE program exists for exactly this reason — to ensure that no woman faces a diagnosis in silence, and no survivor carries the emotional weight alone. Real survivors, real conversations, real hope.
Get your routine health checks done. And if the road feels heavy, reach out.

🌷 Join the SHARE network at Snehita Women's Health Foundation. Call us 8509137400

06/06/2026

🌷National Cancer Survivors Day | June 7, 2026🌷

Today, we celebrate YOU.
Every woman who has heard the words "you have cancer" — and kept going — is a survivor. From the moment of diagnosis, through treatment, through the hard days and the hopeful ones, you are living proof that life goes on.
At Snehita, we know that surviving cancer is only half the journey. The other half is living well — with the right follow-up care, emotional support, and a community that truly understands.

That's exactly why we built SHARE — Sharing Hope And Reaching Everyone. Our SHARE network brings cancer survivors and caregivers together to extend an empathetic lifeline to newly diagnosed patients, walking alongside them from the first moment of fear to confident, resilient survivorship. Because no one should walk this road alone.
If you or someone you love has faced cancer — you belong here.

🌷Reach out to us to connect with the SHARE network.
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Welcome to Snehita Women’s Health Foundation, Thiruvananthapuram, an organization primarily focused on the prevention and early detection of cancer, consequently minimizing the suffering of those affected. Our Breast Cancer Early Detection Clinics and Camps are aimed at catching cancer at a curabl...

20/05/2026

🌷Colore**al cancer : What Everyone should Know🌷
It is among the top three cancers worldwide and a leading cause of cancer deaths and incidence is rising in younger adults. It is often preventable and curable when found early — get screened (start around age 45 for average risk), watch for warning signs like blood in stool or persistent bowel changes, and adopt simple lifestyle modifications to lower your risk.
Colore**al cancer starts in the colon or re**um and usually begins as small growths called polyp that can turn cancerous over 10-15 years. So finding out these polyps and removing them can prevent the cancer

🌷Key risk factors (what increases risk)🌷
•Age (risk rises after 50, but younger-onset cases are increasing; 20% occur in < 50 yrs).
•Family history or inherited syndromes (Lynch syndrome, FAP).
•Lifestyle: high intake of processed/red meat; low fruit/vegetable fibre; physical inactivity; obesity; smoking; heavy alcohol.

🌷Symptoms not to be ignored🌷
•Blood in stool or re**al bleeding; persistent change in bowel habits (diarrhoea or constipation); abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, persistent fatigue, iron-deficiency anaemia.
Screening — the single most important step
•Many early cancers have no symptoms, hence screening matters.
•Start screening at age 45 for average risk (earlier if you have family history or symptoms). Options include yearly stool-based tests (FIT/gFOBT), 5 yearly sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy once in 10 years.
•Persons with higher risk should be referred for earlier and more intensive surveillance.
Prevention — practical steps everyone can take
•Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains
•Reduce red meat
•Avoid processed meat.
•Be physically active (aim for 30 mts of daily exercise).
•Avoid to***co; limit alcohol; maintain healthy weight.
Treatment overview
•Early-stage disease: surgery to remove the tumour (often curative).
•Advanced disease: combinations of Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Surgery.
Red flags and immediate actions
•See a doctor promptly for any persistent re**al bleeding, change in bowel habits lasting more than 2–4 weeks, unexplained weight loss, or new iron-deficiency anaemia.

🌷What you can do now (Practical checklist)🌷
1. If you are ≥45 and asymptomatic — schedule screening (ask about FIT or colonoscopy).
2. If you have symptoms or family history — see a clinician now for referral.

Act now! Because your health matters, YOU matter.

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15/05/2026

🌷A Decade of Friendship. A Day to Celebrate Technology. One Beautiful Connection.🌷
Ten years ago, Snehita began with a simple promise—to be a true friend to every woman navigating her health journey.
As we marked our 10th anniversary on National Technology Day (May 11), we couldn't help but smile at how beautifully these two come together.

What began as groundbreaking research by Dr. Paul Augustine and Dr. Regi Jose—the Augustine Jose (AJ) Model, later published in scientific journals as Snehita Brisk Model, India's own breast cancer risk calculator designed specifically for our women—is in your hands. It was renamed ‘Snehita BRISK tool’, was built pro bono with love by our early committee members as a software tool and was part of Aroggyam Aanandam's phase one. It is available on our website— https://snehita.in. Free. Accessible. Ready to serve 24/7

On this Technology Day, we celebrate innovation that serves, not just impresses. So here's our ask—use technology the Snehita way:
✅ Take 5 minutes. Visit snehita.in. Check your breast cancer risk with the BRISK tool. It's free.
✅ Share this post. Your one click might be someone's early detection story.
✅ Overdue for a check-up? Don't let another day pass. Book your appointment with us using the appointment option in the website or call us 08590137400.
✅ Want to be part of this journey? Join our 500+ Snehitas spreading hope, one conversation at a time.

Technology connects us. But it's you—sharing, caring, acting—who saves lives.
Here's to the next decade of friendship. Here's to every woman who says yes to her health today.

Every woman deserves a true friend. Especially when it comes to her health.

Call now to connect with business.

11/05/2026

🌷🌸SNEHITA @ 10🌷 🌸
Dear Snehita Family,
Today, Snehita completes 10 years,
10 years of gentle hands, listening hearts,
and women standing for women.
as Snehita completes 10 meaningful years, my heart is filled with gratitude🙏
To every volunteer who walked with us…
your time, your compassion, your gentle hands, your listening ears, your commitment to women’s health —
this journey is built entirely on your love and service.
🥰
You stood with Snehita in busy days and quiet days,
in small rooms and big camps,
in moments of hope and moments of fear.
You gave your energy, your weekends, your skills, and above all, your heart.
🥰
Because of you:
- thousands of women received timely guidance
- many lives were reassured
- many were detected early
- many families found strength
- and a silent movement for women’s health grew across communities

Snehita is not a place — it is each one of you.
Your kindness is our foundation.
Your dedication is our identity.
Your spirit is our future.

As we step into the next decade,
may we continue to serve with the same warmth, dignity, and purpose.

Thank you, dear friends, for everything you have given to Snehita.
You are the reason we stand strong at 10.

With love and gratitude,
Regi
Snehita Women’s Health Foundation

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08/05/2026

🌷May 8- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day 💚

May 8th marks World Ovarian Cancer Day. It's a day to come together, learn, and remind each other that paying attention to our bodies isn't being dramatic — it's being wise. Let's talk about what every woman should know.

While there's no guaranteed way to prevent ovarian cancer, research shows certain factors may help lower your risk:
🌷 Know your family history — If close relatives have had ovarian, breast, or colore**al cancer.
🌷 Breastfeeding — Pregnancy and breastfeeding are associated with lower ovarian cancer risk
🌷 Maintain a healthy weight — Staying at a healthy weight supports overall health
🌷 Stay active — Regular physical activity has many protective benefits
🌷 Nourish your body — A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains helps support your body's natural defences

Ovarian cancer can be challenging to detect early because its symptoms often feel like everyday discomforts — bloating, feeling full after small meals, or pelvic unease. These are things many of us experience and overlook.
If you notice any of these symptoms lasting more than 2–3 weeks, it's worth checking in with your doctor.

Unlike cervical cancer, there's no routine screening test for ovarian cancer — which is why paying attention to changes in your body is important.
Your health matters. When in doubt, reach out to your doctor.

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04/05/2026

🎗️🌷 May: A Month of Awareness, Hope, and Action 🌷🎗️
This May, let's shine a light on four important cancer awareness causes:
💛 Bladder Cancer Awareness
🖤 Melanoma Awareness
🧡 Skin Cancer Awareness
💚 Ovarian Cancer (World Ovarian Cancer Day - May 8)

These are reminders that awareness saves lives, early detection makes a difference, and knowledge empowers us to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Throughout this month, Snehitha will be sharing:
🌷 Warning signs to never ignore
🌷 Simple prevention tips you can start today

Because the best time to learn about your health is before you need to.

Whether it's checking that unusual mole, scheduling an overdue screening, or simply sharing this information with someone you care about—every small step counts.
Let's make May a month of awareness that leads to action.
Stay tuned for important information throughout the month. Your health matters. You matter.

What health topic would you like us to cover first? Let us know in the comments!

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30/04/2026

🌷 From Space Science to Public Health: Precision Thinking for Early Detection of Breast Cancer🌷
Dr. Regi Paul, Professor of Community Medicine at Sree Gokulam Medical College and Director at Snehita Women's Health Foundation, led an important session at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram on April 29, 2026.

Topics covered during the session:
Reasons for the failure of early detection despite awareness
Precision thinking in public health
The science behind early detection
Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
Risk-based triage in India
Effective management approaches

This program was organized by the Gender Sensitisation Committee at IIST, Valiamala, highlighting the growing need for men to be engaged as caregivers and active partners in health management.
Early detection saves lives. Awareness is the first step.

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30/04/2026

🌷Highlight of the month.🌷 Interview of Ignite vibes with Dr Paul Augustine, Former Head of Surgical Oncology, RCC Tvm.
https://youtube.com/shorts/VL5R3QqwR1w?si=d5Fa0b3h0OsLUHga
Watch the full video here
Part 1: https://youtu.be/t0EzoufMlv8?si=mX1lzoMzrmbuYeLl
Part 2: https://youtu.be/hZ1XJcg3_ug

Dr Paul Augustine https://www.drpaulaugustine.com/ 085901 37401
Snehita Women's Health Foundation https://snehita.in 085901 37400
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20/04/2026

🌷Standing with Science: Snehita's Work in Women's Health & Cancer Prevention🌷

On World Health Day, here's how Snehita is making a difference in science-based community health work

Snehita's Core Services:
🌷 Clinical Breast Examinations at our Jainagar facility (Working day evenings)
🌷 Early Detection Camps in communities across Kerala
🌷Awareness Sessions on women's health and cancer prevention
🌷 Free breast cancer risk assessment using the Snehita BRISK tool

Research That Matters:
🌷The Snehita BRISK Model—a scientifically validated breast cancer risk calculator tailored for Indian women, published in Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (2024). It's now being used across Kerala to identify high-risk women for targeted screening.
Community Programs:
🌷REACH Program: 600+ trained volunteers providing health guidance in communities
🌷 SHARE Program: Cancer survivors supporting newly diagnosed patients
🌷FACT Project: Continuous care for 10,595 women, with 5,091 under close follow-up

International Recognition:
🌷 NIH-NCI Grant (USA) for M-OncoEd mobile education platform
🌷 ASCO Foundation International Innovation Grant 2022 ($20,000)
🌷 Collaborations with RTI International, WHO-IARC, and Regional Cancer Centre

The Results: Over 26,000 women examined since 2015 | 63 cancers detected | 39 caught at early, curable stages
The Kerala Government has recognized this work and integrated Snehita's approach into the Phase one of Arogyam Anandam initiative for state-wide cancer prevention.
Visit snehita.in or call 8590137400 to book an appointment for a free CBE or request a camp for your organization.