Breast Cancer Cases Rising In Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei has not escaped from the rising trend of breast cancer amongst women.

Over the years, the number has steadily increased especially among young women in their 30s and 40s.

Last year, the number of women diagnosed in hospital has almost doubled over the yearly number for the past five years.

Dr Haji Syafiq Abdullah, Specialist Oncologist of the RIPAS Hospital, said unfortunately over two-thirds of the breast cancer cases presented rather late due to fear and shame.

He said that they also received a local male patient who suffers breast cancer.

Dr. Haji Shafiq strongly encouraged women to empower their own health and come forward for early check-up as treatment for breast cancer is costly.

In conjunction with the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Brunei Darussalam Women's Council yesterday contributed several educational aid equipments to the Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group.

Datin Hajah Masni Binti Haji Mohd Ali, President of the Brunei Darussalam Women's Council, presented the contribution to Datin Dr Hajah Intan Binti Haji Mohd Salleh, Director General of the Health Services.

According to Datin Hajah Masni, the contribution was to assist the Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group in educating and teaching in identifying breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and leading cause of deaths among women worldwide.

-- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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