Men can get breast cancer too; but early detection is key to survival

A look at a unique awareness campaign by UAE bikers ahead of the Pink Caravan Ride

Published: February 22, 2020 15:59 Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor

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To raise awareness about male breast cancer, several bikers from different groups such as Harley Davidson and Hog Abu Dhabi have been journeying across the emirates from February 18 to 26, ahead of the 10th edition of the Pink Caravan Ride to drive home the message that early detection is vital to maximise their chances of a good outcome. Image Credit: Supplied

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Socially-minded bikers are passionately promoting the awareness education programme of Pink Caravan – a pan-UAE breast cancer awareness initiative by non-profit Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP) – encouraging men across UAE communities to go for early detection screenings at fixed clinics. Image Credit: Supplied

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The fixed clinics are at different locations across the emirates. They were launched on February 16 and will be open till March 6. Image Credit: Supplied

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The bikers, who have covered several destinations, are reaching out to the general public across parks, malls and other public places Image Credit: Supplied

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The bikers in action at City Walk, Dubai. The clinic is also being held at Dubai Festival City Mall (Sponsors: Meraas and DFC Mall) Image Credit: Supplied

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The fixed clinic in Sharjah is being held at the Al Majaz Waterfront (Sponsor: Shurooq; Medical partners: UHS and Medcare) Image Credit: Supplied

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In Ras Al Khaimah, the venue for the fixed clinic is Manar Mall (Sponsor: Manar Mall) Image Credit: Supplied

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The clinics at Umm Al Quwain and Ajman are at Mall of Umm al Quwain (Sponsor: Mall of UAQ) and Al Hamidiya Park (Sponsor: Ajman Municipality) Image Credit: Supplied

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In Fujairah, the clinic is at Fujairah Mall (Sponsor: Fujairah Mall; Medical partners: Al Sharq Hospital & Thumbay Hospital) Image Credit: Supplied

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