A large campaign to spread the message of fighting breast cancer

Burj Khalifa is glowing pink for awareness

The campaign included a series of visuals that included various tips.

From the source

To contribute to spreading the message of "Pink October" to combat breast cancer, and to urge women to get early screening, the Emirates Oncology Association and the Emirates Medical Association, in cooperation with the Burjeel Cancer Institute in Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi, launched a wide awareness campaign on breast cancer, which was represented by the lighting of Burj Khalifa In pink, a video series that includes various tips, stresses the need for early detection of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is held all over the world in October of each year, is an opportunity to shed light on the great importance of early examination to ensure a cure for the disease, as detecting it at early stages enhances the chances of eliminating it.

The President of the Emirates Oncology Society, Dr. Hamid Al Shamsi, said: “We are pleased to launch this campaign, the largest of its kind in the world, aimed at promoting the importance of early screening for breast cancer by illuminating the Burj Khalifa, which is one of the most important landmarks of the UAE, which places the importance of providing the best quality at its top priority A life for its residents, according to the UAE Vision 2021 ».

He pointed out that effective control of breast cancer lies mainly in early detection of the disease, as it guarantees better opportunities for access to a wide range of treatment options.

Al Shamsi stressed the importance of breast self-examination every two months, and annual mammography.

He added that along with a clinical examination and a self-examination of the breast, a mammogram can increase the likelihood of diagnosing the disease.

He explained that changes in the overall size, shape, appearance of the breast, or the feeling of pain, should be noticed as dangerous and warning signs that the woman should be aware of them.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women around the world.

A woman with early-stage breast cancer has a cure rate of 93% or higher.

It is noteworthy that, according to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer mortality rates decreased by 40% from 1989 to 2016 among women, and this progress is attributed to improvements in early detection techniques.

Commandment

Experts recommend that women at higher risk of developing breast cancer, such as women with a family history of disease or medical care, follow a regular consultation plan with their doctor.

Pay attention to risk factors that may lead to disease development, such as age, weight, smoking, diet, and exercise.

Hamid Al Shamsi: "Early detection guarantees better access to a wide range of treatment options."

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