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PSL X to observe Pink Day to raise breast cancer awareness   

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RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will turn pink for the 30th fixture of the HBL PSL X between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings on Monday (today). As part of its corporate social responsibility, the HBL Pakistan Super League is supporting the Pink Ribbon campaign to create awareness about breast cancer. Earlier, the HBL PSL X … Read more

Breast cancer deaths expected to climb by 68% worldwide by 2050, WHO warns

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UNITED NATIONS: Breast cancer cases are expected to increase by 38 percent globally by 2050, with annual deaths from the disease projected to rise by 68 percent, according to a new report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialized branch of the World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva-based UN agency. The … Read more

President, PM call for mass awareness about breast cancer

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have emphasised the countrywide public awareness and collective efforts at individual and national levels to reduce the mortality rate due to breast cancer in Pakistan.

The president, in his message to the nation on the International Day Against Breast Cancer annually observed on October 19, said that breast cancer was not only the most frequently diagnosed cancer but was also the leading cause of death among women in low and middle-income countries.

He said the incidence of breast cancer was more common in South Asian countries, majorly due to a lack of breast cancer awareness in women.

“In our country, one in every nine women is at risk of breast cancer and the late diagnosis of the disease considerably contributes to the high mortality rate. Moreover, economic obstacles deter many from receiving the required treatment,” the president added.

He said the International Day Against Breast Cancer was observed to raise awareness about the disease and to promote timely diagnosis and treatment.

He said that this year’s theme “No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminded us of the importance of support, solidarity, and care for every person dealing with this disease.

He stressed the need to raise awareness about the disease by addressing misconceptions and prioritizing healthy lifestyle adjustments.

He said that Pakistan needed the broader level efforts to educate women about breast cancer, regular self-examination and mammographic screening.

He urged the policymakers and health officials to plan and prioritize disease control activities, including improved treatment and individual patient care.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of raising awareness and promoting early detection of breast cancer, particularly among women.

Highlighting the global prevalence of breast cancer as the most common form of cancer affecting women, he noted that a significant number of deaths occur in low and middle-income countries, including Pakistan.

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Women urged self-examination every month to detect breast cancer

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  • She said 44,000 deaths due to breast cancer in Pakistan.
  • Samina Alvi mentioned world overall had 98%  recovery rate.
  • Lt Gen (retd) Nigar Johar said one in eight women died of breast cancer.

RAWALPINDI: Begum Samina Alvi, wife of the president of Pakistan said a five-minute self-examination every month could help detect breast cancer at an early stage, thus saving thousands of the lives of women in the country.

She said 44,000 deaths due to breast cancer in Pakistan was an alarming situation that needed raising constant awareness about early diagnosis of the disease.

Speaking at an awareness seminar on breast cancer here at Behbud Association of Pakistan, Rawalpindi, she stressed the need to sensitize the general public about shunning the taboo about breast cancer.

Samina Alvi mentioned that the world overall had a 98 percent recovery rate from breast cancer, however, pointed out that in Pakistan, insufficient mammographic facilities led to a high mortality rate due to the detection of malignancy at a late stage.

She said women of all ages including teenage girls of 12-14 years were also being diagnosed with breast cancer. She urged the women and girls to learn the five-minute routine of self-examination and spread the word among at least 20 other women folks in their circle.

For the Behbud Mother and Child Hospital, Samina Alvi announced a donation of Rs 500,000 on behalf of her family.

Samina ALvi also emphasized the need to focus on the inclusiveness of persons with disabilities, and mental health and ensuring a harassment-free environment for women.

She called for accommodating the differently-abled persons with facilities of education and employment and mainstreaming them in society.

Lt Gen (retd) Nigar Johar, the country’s first three-star woman general in the Pakistan Army who belonged to the Army Medical Corps, said one in eight women died of breast cancer in the world, which was a scary figure.

She said the health services of Pakistan were focused on reducing breast cancer mortality by 25 percent as per the global health goal of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Pakistan has highest ratio of breast cancer in Asia: Dr Omema

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  • Woman dies due to breast cancer in every 13 minutes.
  • Every one out of nine women becomes breast cancer patient.
  • Routine mammogram test can reduce chances of breast cancer.

KARACHI: The ratio of breast cancer in the country is the highest in Asia. In 2020, more than 650, 000 deaths were reported globally due to breast cancer. It occurs in every country in the world. Every one out of nine Pakistani women becomes a breast cancer patient at some stage of their life.

There is a myth in society that cancer spreads rapidly after a biopsy which is wrong and misleading. After a timely diagnosis patients should immediately start the treatment to avoid the worst-case scenario. These views were expressed by Dr Omema Saleem of Dow University of Health Sciences on Thursday.

She was addressing the awareness session regarding breast cancer organized by the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Studies of the University of Karachi.

Meanwhile, Dr Farha Essa from Dr Essa Lab said that every 13 minutes, a woman dies due to breast cancer. She observed that a routine mammogram in women over fifty years of age can reduce the chances of breast cancer deaths by 25 to 30 percent.

She informed the audience that the symptoms of breast cancer are very clear and a person can easily discover it, if anyone feels it, they should immediately consult a doctor because it can be easily treated with a timely diagnosis.

Another speaker, the KU Syndicate member and a medical officer at the KU Medical Centre, Dr Muhammad Hasan Khan Auj shared that lack of awareness is one of the main reasons for the rapid increase in breast cancer in Pakistan.

Later, the acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi Justice Retired Hasan Firoz said that we need to promote more awareness in society to reduce the ratio of breast cancer in the country.

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President Alvi calls for early detection of breast cancer

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  • President claimed Pakistan had successfully handled polio disease.
  • He said now breast cancer awareness drive was being run very effectively.
  • He said 24% of country’s population was suffering from mental disease.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for disseminating the awareness message about breast cancer from door to door across the country for breast cancer of the disease and reducing the mortality rate.

He said Pakistan had successfully handled the polio disease and that experience also helped the government to successfully cope with COVID-19. Now the breast cancer awareness campaign was being run very effectively.

Addressing a breast caner awareness programme at the Aiwan-e-Sar, the president said awareness about other key health issues, including mental health, stunting, and women health should also be raised along with the breast cancer awareness campaign as it was very important to keep women healthy for a healthy nation.

Highlighting the importance of family system, President Alvi said that a woman was the key member of a family that must be kept healthy, financially empowered, and also safe from any kind of harassment in the society. He said empowering the women economically was linked to the overall economic growth of the country. He said 24% of the country’s population was suffering from mental disease that was due to a number of reasons, including diseases, and financial issues.

President Alvi also stressed the need to control population by increasing the access of the people to long term contraceptive products as it was key to development of the country both in terms of health and economy.

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100,000 breast cancer cases diagnoses every year in Pakistan

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  • He said 35,000 could not survive due to detection of disease at late stages.
  • President said diagnosis of breast cancer at stage 1 had higher survival rates.
  • He called for educating women on how to conduct monthly self-examinations.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi  said more than 100,000 women in Pakistan were diagnosed with breast cancer every year, of which 35,000 could not survive due to detection of the disease at late stages. He said the diagnosis of breast cancer at stage 1 had higher survival rates compared to stages 3 and 4 of the disease.

In an interactive session with journalists of print and electronic media here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president along with his wife Samina Alvi stressed breaking social taboos about breast cancer and the importance of the media’s role in sensitizing the general public.

He emphasized a preventive rather than curative approach as the government lacked ample resources to bear the unaffordable costs of medical treatment including the scanning and oncology procedures of breast cancer. He called for educating women on how to conduct monthly self-examinations to locate an abnormal nodule and not to hesitate to seek urgent medical help.

President Alvi recalled that last year, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on his suggestion relayed 120 million call-waiting messages about breast cancer. He urged the journalists to join the cause of fighting breast cancer by highlighting the topic in their write-ups and television programmes.

He mentioned that he and Samina Alvi for the last five years had been raising consistent awareness campaigns on breast cancer from the platform of the Presidency. He stressed continuity in policies on health and education despite changes in governments to ensure a healthy and balanced society. He also emphasized focusing on health courses of short duration to produce a larger number of healthcare workers to cater to the needs of the population.

Begum Samina Alvi lauded the media for effectively highlighting the subject in their television programmes and newspapers. She said the campaign should not be restricted to the month of October and be continued throughout the year. She also urged sensitization of the male members of the family to enable them realize the sufferings attached to the disease and support women to get proper medical care.

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President seeks Caretaker PM support for breast cancer awareness  

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  • He also sent letters to Caretaker CMs and Governors.
  • Alvi said October was dedicated every year to create awareness.
  • He said breast cancer caused 40,000 deaths in Pakistan each year.

ISLAMABAD:  President Dr Arif Alvi has written letters to Caretaker Prime Minister, Caretaker Ministers, Governors and Caretaker Chief Ministers seeking their cooperation over breast cancer awareness drive and wearing of pink ribbon during month of October.

The president also sent letters to President and Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, senators and Governor and Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan in this regard.

He said that month of October was dedicated every year to create awareness about the breast cancer. The president observed that their cooperation over public awareness would yield tangible results. With public awareness, they could play their parts in transforming a healthy and well aware society.

He said breast cancer in Pakistan caused about 40,000 deaths every year which was the highest ratio in Asia, adding delayed diagnosis was the main cause of these deaths.

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President for joint efforts to raise awareness on breast cancer

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  • He said stakeholders should join hands for awareness.
  • He highlighted use of digital technologies in healthcare challenges.
  • Presidency Alvi urged  women to conduct self-examinations.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has urged the need for making collaborative efforts by the public and private sector to create awareness about breast cancer, especially during October, besides providing support to those affected by the disease.

He said that media and other relevant stakeholders should join hands in the breast cancer awareness campaign and encourage women to engage in regular self-examinations and seek timely medical guidance for the early diagnosis of this life-threatening ailment.

The President made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation from Siemens Healthineers in Pakistan. CEO of Siemens Khurram Jameel, and the First Lady Begum Samina Alvi attended the meeting virtually.

During the meeting, the President highlighted the potential of digital technologies in addressing healthcare challenges, particularly in enhancing awareness, improving healthcare accessibility, and raising the quality of care while minimizing costs. He underscored the importance of early screenings, self-examinations, and improved medical services.

Moreover, the President also underlined the pivotal role that private sector partners could play in raising awareness through media campaigns, standee displays in hospitals and public areas, distribution of pamphlets, and organizing educational workshops and seminars in women’s educational institutions. He also called for organizing breast cancer awareness events during October.

He also commended the role of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and telecom companies, who had initiated a call-caution tone from  October 01 on the advice of Presidency urging women to conduct self-examinations and seek medical advice if they noticed any unusual growth.

He said that spreading the message of self-examination for early breast cancer detection should not be regarded as taboo. He called upon media houses to broadcast/telecast messages regarding the significance of self-examination during their morning and talk shows, as well as in public service announcements to create awareness about the disease.

The CEO of Siemens Healthineers pledged his company’s support for the breast cancer campaign during the meeting.

During the meeting, it was highlighted that Pakistan had one of the highest mortality rates due to breast cancer in Asia, with approximately 90,000 cases diagnosed annually.

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Arif Alvi calls for prevention, early diagnosis of diseases

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Arif Alvi calls for prevention, early diagnosis of diseases
  • Speaking virtually at awareness programme.
  • Pakistan should give priority to health and education.
  • He said awareness was vital to prepare people against diseases.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for prevention and early diagnosis of diseases like breast cancer and water borne ailments to give people a chance to live longer healthy lives.

Speaking virtually at an awareness programme arranged by Siemens Healthineers, he underlined the need for improvements in the health and education sectors of Pakistan.

Despite the limited resources a developing country like Pakistan should give priority to health and education of the people, he stressed.

He said preventive measures and widespread awareness was vital to prepare people against the onslaught of life threatening diseases.

He said Pakistan had an experience of effectively and successfully tackling Covid 19 as compared to the neighboring country where the death rate was higher.

Spreading of awareness among people was critical to keep Covid under control, he said adding people followed the advice of the government to wear masks, keep distance and take preventive measures helping the country eventually overcome the challenge.

The President urged people to ensure cleanliness to stop the spread of communicable diseases.

Religious scholars could play an important role by teaching the significance of hygiene during their sermons in mosques, he continued.

He appreciated the efforts of Begum Samina Alvi in raising awareness about the threats posted by breast cancer to the health of women.

While citing reasons for late diagnosis of breast cancer among women in Pakistan, he said women were hesitant to share information about any unusual signs which was the cause of delay in screening for breast cancer.

He said those who go for early screening their chance of survival from breast cancer was 99 percent and women should undergo screening when they feel a lump in their chests.

He pointed to the brain drain in Pakistan saying a large percentage of women who get higher education either prefer to stay at home or leave for better opportunities abroad which resulted in lack of availability of professionals in different fields.

He said it was alarming that 10 percent population in Pakistan was suffering from hepatitis, adding due to contribution of Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation, Pakistan had almost eliminated polio however, few cases were reported along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

He mentioned that rapid progress in artificial intelligence and other technology tools was making early diagnosis possible for a number of diseases.

He also underscored the need for improved infrastructure for treatment of mental ailments, adding Pakistan had a low number of psychiatrists and psychologists and there should be more focus on providing treatment to people through online services.

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Samantha Womack breaks silence after announcing she’s cancer-free

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Samantha revealed earlier this month that she is no longer suffering She told her breast cancer diagnosis while performing in the play The Lion. Admitting, she would never check herself for breast cancer prior to the diagnosis. Samantha Womack just discussed her battle with breast cancer on Thursday morning, speaking out for the first time … Read more

Sarah Beeny reveals her breast cancer news

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Sarah Beeny reveals her breast cancer news. She admitted that after receiving a diagnosis in a medical consultation room, she experienced “a little bit of a breakdown.” She declared that she would rely on her “inner strength” during treatment. Sarah Beeny, a TV host and real estate expert, has disclosed that she is undergoing breast … Read more

Make breast cancer topics part of higher education curriculum: First Lady Samina Alvi

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First Lady Mrs Samina Arif Alvi has said that there is a great need to make breast cancer topics part of the syllabus of higher education to contain the deadly disease among women. Addressing an awareness seminar at Shakir Ali Auditorium of the National College of Arts (NCA) on Thursday, she said young women need … Read more

Nadia Jamil and Sania Saeed surprise fans by singing kalaam Saif ul Malook

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Nadia Jamil is a fighter, not a survivor. She keeps on proving how to live the best life post-cancer. Once again, Nadia Jamil and her friend and colleague Sania Saeed were seen together in a video on Twitter. The duo performed a stunning rendition of Mian Muhammad Bakhsh’s kalam Saif ul Malook for their fans … Read more

How to diagnose breast cancer through self-examination

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The most common type of cancer, breast cancer is increasingly spreading worldwide, and one of the biggest reasons why, is its unawareness. According to the WHO study, 1 out of every 8 women has breast cancer and most of them are unaware of the fact that they are suffering from such morbidity. It is widely … Read more

Breast cancer claims 40,000 lives yearly in Pakistan

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KARACHI: As October is observed as world Breast Cancer Awareness Month across the world, it has emerged that in Pakistan, due to lack of awareness, the disease claims 40,000 lives every year. Oncologist Dr Ali Shazif Baquri while talking to Bol News said that the mortality rate was so high in Pakistan because 70 per … Read more

Early diagnosis of breast cancer crucial to prevent death: Alvi

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President Alvi to attend 15th ECO summit in Asghabat on Nov 28

President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the early diagnosis of breast cancer was crucial to prevent death, according to Radio Pakistan. In a statement issued on Monday, he stressed the need to raise awareness about breast cancer. Alvi pointed out that around 44 per cent cancer cases in Pakistani women were those of breast … Read more

British scientists developed ‘sugar bomb’ to kill cancer cell

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British scientists developed 'sugar bomb' to kill cancer cell

British scientists have developed a ‘sugar bomb’ to kill cancer cells safely. Which will destroy the cancer cells in a few seconds without harming the healthy cells.

Experts at the ‘British University of Edinburgh’ said that the drug will not harm nearby healthy cells and tissues. Under this procedure, patients will not even need to undergo harmful chemotherapy.

According to the report, food is needed for the cancerous tumor to spread rapidly. Sweet bombs will be thrown at the tumor in the form of light, which will explosively destroy the cancer cells. This procedure is also called SCNBD.

Experts said that during the test, the sugar cells in the tumor were destroyed in a few seconds, this method will also be possible to treat breast, prostate, and lung cancer.

However, this method will be used to treat common brain cancers.

Researcher ‘Sam Benson’ said that the sugar bomb draws energy from the drug light and the cells use the energy to make oxygen a weapon.

According to the Brain Tumor Charity, this method will be able to target cancer cells without disturbing healthy cells.

Scientists hope that this new method will increase the rate of cancer recovery and they will not have to go through a difficult and painful procedure like chemotherapy.

 

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Pinktober: what should be known about mammography and ultrasounds

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According to Breast Health Association, one out of every four women is diagnosed with breast cancer in Turkey. Breast cancer is one of the most common types found in women. Regular screenings and checkups should be followed as early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in saving lives. Along with self-examination, medical examinations by a doctor … Read more

Breast cancer awareness month 2020: Early detection can prevent risks

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Breast cancer awareness month

The month of October is considered breast cancer awareness month. Several activities such as seminars and campaigns are carried out worldwide to aware people of cancer that affects a large group of women. According to the statistics by WHO, there are about 1.38 million new cases and 458 000 deaths from breast cancer each year … Read more

Honeybee Venom Can Save The Lives Of Thousands Of Women

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Honeybee Venom Can Save The Lives Of Thousands Of Women

The venom found in honeybee stings can be extremely effective in eliminating the cells that cause the deadly type of breast cancer, according to a recent study. This research could save the lives of thousands of women. You already know the numerous benefits of honey and you know a lot about the benefits of honeybees … Read more

Actress Nadia Jamil asks her fans for prayers

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Actress Nadia Jamil asks her fans for prayers

Leading Pakistani actress and social activist Nadia Jamil requested prayers from the fans. Actress Nadia Jamil, who is suffering from breast cancer, said on social networking site Twitter that her last chemotherapy will be tomorrow. In this regard, Nadia Jamil, while requesting prayers from the fans, said that tomorrow will be her last chemotherapy. On … Read more

PSL 2020 : Players to don pink caps to observe breast cancer awareness day

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PSL 2020

PSL 2020 holding a breast cancer awareness day to help Pink Ribbon in the fight against Breast Cancer. According to a press release, as a part of its initiative to create awareness about breast cancer, the players featuring in the double-header of the HBL Pakistan Super League on Saturday, 7 March, will don pink caps. … Read more

PSL 2020 – Breast Cancer Awareness Day

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PSL 2020 - Breast Cancer Awareness Day

PSL 2020 holding a breast cancer awareness day to help Pink Ribbon in the fight against Breast Cancer. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is supporting Pink Ribbon for the last 3 years in the cause of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Day will be marked on 7 March and the venue will be Rawalpindi and Lahore. … Read more

President of Pakistan shows gratitude to Sri-Lankan team on their visit

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President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi said that the tour of Sri Lankan cricket team to Pakistan was the beginning of a new era of international cricket in the country as it would encourage other nations to play the game on Pakistani grounds in near future. During his visit to the Gadaffi Stadium during the … Read more

Gaddafi stadium to turn pink for Pak-Sri Lanka’s last match

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Gaddafi stadium to turn pink for today's match

For the first time in history, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will turn pink as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) joins hands with Pink Ribbon to create awareness about breast cancer, said a press release. A ceremony will be held before the third T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which will be attended by Pakistan President Dr. … Read more

Eiffel Tower turns pink for breast cancer awareness

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Eiffel Tower glows pink for breast cancer

Paris’s most famous icon turned pink as part of a push for breast cancer awareness. October is breast cancer awareness month, and Paris officials did their part to raise awareness by lighting the Eiffel Tower in pink. The illumination is part of the ‘Ruban Rose’ event launched by Paris’ Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who was on … Read more

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