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Microscopic examination of body cells allows differentiating benign and malignant occurrences. The specimen can be taken by a minor intervention, like Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), Biopsy, or during an operation. The availability of this laboratory service allows cancer identification at an early stage.

Benefit for Poor People

The regional availability of this service encourages early stage examination before severe symptoms force patients for testing abroad. Tuberculosis and cancer are often misinterpreted; histopathology guides clinician’s decision for the right therapy. Even at a final stage of cancer, the examination can prevent families from financial ruin for hopeless treatments, and encourage for palliative care.

Benefit for Women

Cytological examination of breast tumors and lesions of genital tract has minimal risks, low costs. This helps women who cannot afford diagnostics abroad.  Samples can be taken in-outpatient settings, and give results within hours. It will relief 80% from fear of breast cancer and help others for an informed decision. The expected profitability of Histopathology-tests will allow providing a percentage of services as free of charge for poor patients, while still below costs compared to examinations abroad.