Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month of October is globally observed as the month of breast cancer awareness, where multiple campaigns are launched to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnoses of breast cancer. This month sheds light on educating people on symptoms, methods of treatment, and the need to undergo periodic screenings to enhance the chances of recovery.

Official month: October

Key focus areas:

• Launch awareness-raising campaigns to provide various informative materials about breast cancer.
• Encourage and promote the significance of periodic screenings in the early detection of breast cancer.
• Join medical efforts among government entities and associations concerned with fighting breast cancer.
• Hold informative seminars that educate community members thoroughly on breast cancer, encouraging them to undergo early periodic examinations as an aspect of a healthy lifestyle, especially for women.
• Support “Pink Ribbon Culture” as one of the most crucial efforts aimed at raising awareness and money to fight breast cancer.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in global medical research and efforts aimed at finding an effective and reliable treatment for breast cancer.

Key facts:

• Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, specifically among women.
• According to the National Cancer Registry, 11.6% of cancer deaths are caused by breast cancer.
• Early diagnosis increases the chances of recovery in 95% of cases.
• Abusing alcohol, tobacco and hormonal medications increases the chances of developing breast cancer.
• The rates of breast cancer in low- and middle-income countries are higher than those in other countries.