Manual 3 Cytology PDF

Manual for Cytology Manuals for Training in Cancer Control Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India November 2005 2 3 CONTENTS Foreword 05 Preface 07 1. Role of Diagnostic Cytology 09 2. Collection and Preparation 10 of Material for Cytodiagnosis 3. Cytopreparatory techniques 24 of Serous Effusions 4. Fixation of Cytology specimens 27 5. Staining methods in Cytology 30 - Appendix: Organisation of 36 Cytopathology Laboratory Minimum requirements for 40 setting up a

small Cytology Laboratory 4 5 FOREWORD India is one of the few countries in the world to have a National Cancer Control Programme. The programme was conceived with the objectives of providing preventive and curative services through public education and enhancement of treatment facilities. We have been able to develop 23 Regional Cancer Centres and several Oncology Wings in India, which provide comprehensive cancer care services. One of the major limitations of the programme is the late stage at presentation of common cancers thus reducing the chances of survival. There is a need to increase awareness among the community regarding prevention and early detection of cancers. The programme is developing IEC materials for the same. Once the population is armed with the necessary information, it is expected that the health system should be geared to tackle the increased demand for care. There have to be trained health care professionals to support the needs of the community. This can be addressed by proper training and sensitisation of general practitioners and health care providers. These manuals are developed for training health professionals and specific modules have been prepared for Cytology, Palliative care and Tobacco cessation. The facilitator’s manual will assist the trainers...

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