Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in October
By Achong Tanjong

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and leading cause of death among women worldwide and it is important for everyone to know more about the disease and early detection.

In this context, the Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group and the Ministry of Health will co-organise the "Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign" on October 9. The event will be launched by Datin Paduka Dr. Hjh Intan from the Ministry of Health at the lobby of the RIPAS Outpatient area.

In conjunction with the campaign a public forum entitled "Let's Fight Breast Cancer Together", will be held on October 10 at 8.30 am at the International Convention Centre in Berakas.

The forum is scheduled to be presented by Dr. Teo Leen Na, Specialist Oncologist, Dr. Hj Syafiq Abdullah, Mr. David of Medical Social Services Department and Senior Medical Officer General Surgery, Ms Hani Trasil, all from RIPAS Hospital. The organiser of the event said during the campaign exhibition booths, which focus on breast cancer awareness will also be held at the lobby of the RIPAS Outpatient until end of October.

The exhibition and forum hope to give and share vital information about what everyone should know about breast cancer and how to do a breast self-examination as early detection saves lives.

The forum also provides the opportunity for members of the public to consult the doctor and learn as much as they can about the danger of breast cancer so that life can be protected before it is too late.

At the press conference held recently at the RIPAS Hospital, Datin Paduka Hajah Rokiah Hj Zakiah said, the campaign, the first of its kind, will be an annual event in the month of October.

The press conference was co-chaired by Datin Paduka Hajah Rokiah Hj Zakiah and Dr. Teo Leen Na. She added that, the objective of the campaign was to create awareness on the causes of breast cancer. And at the same time the group also aims to gather as many survivors of the disease to let them share their experience with other patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and provide them with support.

The Breast Cancer Group, breast cancer nurses, breast cancer surgical team, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, dietician and oncologist will displayed their own booths at the event - to give an opportunity to the public to ask question on breast cancer.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin