Breast Cancer Awareness Malaysia

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Breast cancer awareness malaysia. Nearly 3 500 breast cancer cases are detected every year. To explore ways in raising awareness we ve been raising awareness through industrial nurse clinics and hairdresser salons. Breast cancer is a type of disease in which there are malignant cells in breast tissue. It is an independent tax exempt voluntary organisation registered with the registrar of societies in malaysia and a member of the international union against cancer uicc and reach to recovery international rri.

About 1 in 20 women are at risk for breast cancer. Breast cancer awareness 2020 malaysia what is breast cancer awareness month. The message cannot be emphasized enough that early detection and timely medical treatment of breast cancer are crucial in increasing the chances of preventing premature deaths. Makna majlis kanser nasional or national cancer council bg 03a 05 ground floor megan ambassy no.

Unfortunately awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in malaysia remains low and it s estimated that only 1 in 10 malaysians attend mammogram screening. Breast cancer is a major cancer among women in malaysia and followed by cervical cancer. This year harper s bazaar has come up with a special month long breast cancer awareness campaign that is more up close and personal. The extensive ongoing public education and awareness programmes conducted by bcwa aims to change public perception attitude behaviour and action concerning breast health.

To minimise cancer in malaysia by raising public awareness on the prevention screening and early detection of cancer through education. This study was conducted to compare the awareness of breast cancer and the practice of breast self examination bse clinical breast examination cbe and mammography screening among rural females in pahang and perak. We organize monthly awareness talks on breast cancer for corporates colleges and associations throughout malaysia. Flyers and brochures on breast cancer we are always sharing flyers on brochures to create greater awareness around breast cancer early detection.

Breast cancer is common in women and only 1 of males getting this cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. It is a worldwide annual campaign taking place in october involving thousands of organisations to highlight the importance of breast awareness education and research.