October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here in Saudi Arabia, an issue that used to be swept under the carpet is now front and center to educate women about it. The familiar pink ribbon is prominently on display in many businesses that ater to female clientele here in Jeddah.
With 55% of cases diagnosed here in the late stage of the disease, breast cancer is the #1 leading cause of death in Saudi women. Another problem is that studies show that breast cancer tends to affect younger Saudi women at higher rates than it does in females from Western countries. Therefore education and early detection ares of the utmost importance.
This year's campaign in the kingdom is promoting online workshops and lectures featuring surviving women who have had first hand experience with the disease as well as health care professionals sharing their knowledge. There are also some events being held and promotional materials displayed in malls and on billboards.
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5 comments:
It's good that there's more awareness of it now.
...a serious problem.
It is good to know that awareness is growing among the Saudi women.
55% late stage detection seems very high. Hopefully education will help.
As a survivor, I always find these events to be meaningful.
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