Come Early Say Doctors About That Lump

Bandar Seri Begawan – Early detection on breast cancer can save life.

There is 80 to 90 per cent survival rate when breast cancer is diagnosed at its first stage before it spreads to the other parts of the body.

A patient who is suffering from the disease since 1995 told Radio Television Brunei (RTB) that she first discovered a lump after she attend a breast cancer patient who just had an operation.

It was after this event that she was more aware of the symptom and discovered her condition.

Since then she underwent a biopsy operation as well as chemotherapy at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (RIPAS) hospital.

Last April she underwent further therapy at the Damansara Hospital in Kuala Lumpur.

She is now recovering and currently receives further treatment at RIPAS hospital.

She stressed that all women are at risk of breast cancer and urged them to have an early breast medical check up.

Another patient who has a similar condition since late last year is Mrs Betty Macaspac.

She sought immediate medical attention and also undergoing similar treatment. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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