ABOUT US
CTest is a simple, painless, bloodless, non toxic test which will detect oral cancer years in advance, that means at a pre-cancerous stage.
Saving lives - A nationwide stir
Detection and Prevention of Oral Cancer
Totally painless procedure– No anaesthesia required.
Extracts a complete tissue sample from the full thickness of the epithelium underlying the oral spot being tested
Specimen analysed in a digitalized histopathology laboratory.
WHY C TEST?
CTEST® is a first of its kind test in India. It’s a new invention which will detect oral cancer years in advance. That means at precancerous stage and when detected early, cancer can be treated.
What makes CTEST® different is that it’s a simple, painless, uncomplicated & a very economical test.
The analysis of the CTEST® sample is aided with highly sophisticated computers where a specially-trained pathologist renders results.
The CTEST® Oral Cancer Project & Charity will be focused on solving a single problem: reducing the mortality rate of Oral Cancer worldwide.
C TEST® Kit is exclusively available on Dental Cart
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THE TECHNOLOGY
A COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR NOW & THE FUTURE
Cost effective.
Easy to Do & Painless.
All in One Solution: A complete turn key solution from a simple test, to diagnostics to reporting to treatment co-ordination and training of doctors.
Testing and reporting done within two days.
THE C TEST® IS TWO TESTS IN ONE:
1. CYTO TEST (brush biopsy as compared to Pap smear).
2. C SWIVEL BIOPSY (modified less invasive punch biopsy).
After a thorough oral examination & spotting lesions, the above tests are done & sample is collected. After the sample collection a specimen smear is prepared from the sample & analysed at the CTEST® labs with the aid of high speed computer system which assists a specially trained pathologist in locating potentially abnormal cells and cell clusters..
According to WHO, Oral cancer is a major health problem worldwide. Oral cancer is one of the top three cancers that are prevalent. It is estimated that 1.7 million people will be affected by oral cancer by the year 2035. Globally, one person dies due to oral cancer every hour, increasing the need to raise awareness about the disease.
IN INDIA
Oral cancer constitutes 12 % of all cancers in men and 8% of all cancers among women.
Each year Over 3 lac new cases of ORAL CANCER are diagnosed
80% of these are in late stages (stage III and IV).
5 year survival rate is only 30%.
According to the WHO, Oral cancer is a major health problem worldwide, despite the advances in technology
Among modern epidemics, cancer is the second commonest cause of mortality in developed countries.
In India among all cancers of the body, Oral cancer is number one cause of death.
Do u eat pan masala?
Do you smoke 3-5 cigarettes/day?
Have you observed Red/White patches in your mouth?
Cancer can be prevented if detected early
Primary prevention: Awareness and stopping habits
Secondary prevention: Early diagnosis
THE DOCTOR WHO HAS INVENTED IT
This National & International journey has been instrumental in her life long quest to bring down the mortality rate due to Oral cancer in India. Dr. Zahra has to her credit a patented test to detect Oral Cancer in advance since May 2009 and has now perfected her present design & is ready for the good work to begin.
Dr. Zahra Hussaini
Dr. Zahra Hussaini is a scientist & a practicing Dental Surgeon with over 17 years experience in the specialized field of Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Dentistry. Apart from dentistry, Dr.Zahra is a scientist as well. She has done years of hard work and research in the medical field. She is the principal investigator in Research for Early detection of Oral Cancer.
OUR FOUNDATION
MISSION WITH CHARITY
For genuine cases if the patient cannot afford treatment, funds will be made available through the Oral Cancer Charity (Bestowing Life)
a. To provide free Oral Cancer screening for millions of poor people in rural areas.
b. To provide free Oral Cancer treatment and eventually reduce mortality rate.
c. To provide free Oral Cancer training for doctors and medical professionals.
d. To spread awareness on Cancer and Tobacco.
Until there is complete Awareness of Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection, we will have reduced the numbers of Oral Cancer in the coming years.
