Breast Cancer Awareness Month Malaysia
To minimise cancer in malaysia by raising public awareness on the prevention screening and early detection of cancer through education.
Breast cancer awareness month malaysia. Come and join us at the malaysia health centre wellness fair 2019. 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. Breast cancer in malaysia according to the world health organisation s international agency for research on cancer breast cancer is the single most reported form of cancer in malaysia in 2018. There are about 1 38 million new cases and 458 000 deaths from breast cancer each year iarc globocan 2008.
Breast cancer welfare association malaysia was founded in 1986 by medical specialists who realised the need for peer support for women with breast cancer. 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. As october is breast cancer awareness month bcam also known as pinktober let us take a look at the reason why we should raise more public awareness about this issue. This year harper s bazaar has come up with a special month long breast cancer awareness campaign that is more up close and personal.
Here are just a few ways you can help women in need this month. Get it off your chest. Get yours once every 2 years when you turn 50. What is breast cancer awareness month.
Zalora and sweat it out in support of breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the no 1 cancer affecting singaporean women and early detection can save lives. There are about 1 38 million new cases and 458 000 deaths from breast cancer. Screening access treatment make a one time or monthly donation to help a woman in need.
The extensive ongoing public education and awareness programmes conducted by bcwa aims to change public perception attitude behaviour and action concerning breast health. Makna majlis kanser nasional or national cancer council bg 03a 05 ground floor megan ambassy no. It is a worldwide annual campaign taking place in october involving thousands of organisations to highlight the importance of breast awareness education and research. October is breast cancer awareness month which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease.