InFocus | Breast Cancer
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Friday Nov 16
Dubai breaks Guinness record for world's largest ribbon
It was another day of firsts as Dubai became the holder of the record for the world's largest ribbon and was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Friday Nov 2
We fought and won
All it takes is a few minutes to feel for any lumps and thereby reduce your risk of breast cancer. Though not all cancers can be detected this way, it certainly helps you to determine if something unusual is going on. Gulf News looks at breast cancer in the UAE.
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Friday Nov 2
Some were reluctant to learn how to do self-examination
Most Emirati women were reluctant to learn how to conduct breast self-examinations, an important step in detecting breast cancer early, say staff onboard the Pink Bus.
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Friday Nov 2
Message on radio helped save her life
Anne Butler, an attractive 54-year-old mother of two, turned on the radio one morning and heard a message that saved her life and her family untold heartache: it was an advertisement by a private hospital offering mammograms at a reduced price.
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Friday Nov 2
Genetic testing rarely used but effective weapon to prevent disease
Breast cancer risks for women in the UAE range from one in ten to one in 500, due to a lack of genetic statistics in the region, according to a geneticist specialising in cancer.
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Friday Nov 2
Worst part is it can happen to anyone
Joanne K. from Canada was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2006. For Joanne the biggest surprise was the unconditional support she received from her friends and family.
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Saturday Oct 27
5,000 put best foot forward for breast cancer awareness
Around 5,000 people walked to show their support for breast cancer awareness, including an increased presence from Emiratis, say organisers.
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Thursday Oct 25
Mammogram machines 'in short supply'
Mammogram machines are still too expensive and in short supply in the UAE, leaving many women at risk of detecting breast cancer late, charges an anti-cancer activist in Sharjah.
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Wednesday Oct 24
Awareness programme targets rural women
Free mammograms to diagnose breast cancer will be offered throughout the year to highlight the need for women to be aware of the dangers of breast cancer.
