Breast Cancer Awareness Talk At CfBT
By Huraizah Ahmad

Bandar Seri Begawan - At least 10,000 people worldwide die annually of breast cancer, with 45 reported cases in Brunei each year.

Half of the reported cases are found to be women under the age of 50; the youngest patient being a 20year-old who only survived for eight months after being diagnosed.

This was stated by general surgeon and breast cancer expert Dr Hani Trasil during a breast cancer awareness talk at CfBT yesterday, hosted by Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group.

"It is important for women to do a self-breast examination at home on the seventh or ninth day after their period each moth. Any lump detected should be immediately reported to the general practitioner," Dr Hani said.

According to the vice-chairperson of Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group, the association currently has 50 members who are either breast cancer survivors or volunteers.

Later, a breast cancer survivor, SM Veerasamy, shared her experience with the attendees.

For more information on breast cancer, cat l the Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group hotline at 862 1721 or email to bcsg2004@hotmail.com. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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