Breast cancer is the most common type of female cancer in the world. One in every four women with cancer has breast cancer (25 per cent) while one in nine cancer patients worldwide has breast cancer [World Cancer Research Fund International].
According to World Cancer Research Fund International, in 2012, 1.7 million breast cancer diagnoses were made worldwide,
We spoke to Dr. Shikha Saxena, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Consultant, at King’s College Hospital London Jumeirah Medical Centre.
Be Breast Aware
Dr. Shikha stressed on the importance of each woman being aware of what her body looks and feels like. "What is normal for you is not normal for another woman", she said, pointing out that a successful early diagnosis is possible only when the woman herself knows or finds that something is amiss, which is sometimes difficult if you don't know what is normal.
Free cancer awareness workshop and medical tests
For awareness and self-screening knowledge, attend the open-day workshops with specialists at King’s College Hospital London Jumeirah Medical Centre. Methods for self-exam, cancer awareness, treatment and survival data are some of the topics that will be touched upon. Attendees will also be taught how to do a breast self-exam using a mannequin. Apart from this, there are free medical tests for World Heart Day and new parenting sessions.
Location King’s College Hospital London Jumeirah Medical Centre Dates September 29 and 30 Timings 9am to 4pm Registration compulsory
