Pink Ribbon Category: 2023

WHAT IS A MAMMOGRAM?

A mammogram is an X-ray of breast cancer. It is a screening tool that is used for the detection of breast cancer in women who might have breast problems such as a lump, pain, or nipple discharge and also in women who have no breast complaints. It detects breast cancer,

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THRIVING AFTER SURVIVING

Breast Cancer survivors always have a hard time going back to normal. What can help them? 1. Take care of your health You are likely to notice menopausal symptoms after treatment which include; weight gain, profuse sweating, hot flushes, and mood swings • Keep a check on your symptoms •

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BREAST CANCER AMONG PAKISTANI WOMEN

Breast Cancer in Pakistan – Pink Ribbon’s Efforts to Eradicate the Disease Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Average 90,000 cases are being reported while 40,000 women die from breast cancer every year in Pakistan, which is the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia. These statistics show

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THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON BREAST CANCER PATIENTS

COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted all areas of life including healthcare. It has affected everyone but most importantly cancer patients as they are already fighting with a chronic disease and are the most vulnerable group to the COVID-19. They are facing a serious dilemma as a combination of cancer and COVID-19

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BIG MISTAKES YOU MAKE WHILE SELF-ISOLATION

Majority of people in Pakistan are living in a joint family system where they have elderly individuals suffering from different chronic diseases, who are the most vulnerable group in this pandemic. We recommend that patients suffering from breast cancer or any chronic medical conditions should isolate themselves from others no

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A SKYLINE IN PINK

As key sights and institutions all over the country illuminated in shades of pink across Pakistan, the skyline was quite an incredible visage to see this past month. Many were even seen wearing the pink ribbon insignia pinned on their clothes. Breast Cancer Awareness, as a topic, was at the

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LUMS MARKS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

The Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month on October 25, 2019. The campaign, which included a talk by sectoral experts, and an awareness walk on campus, was supported by SDSB’s Centre for Business and Society (CBS), Pink Ribbon Pakistan, and Jammin Java. Student societies, including LUMS Photographic Society

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STATE BANK TURNED PINK IN SUPPORT OF PINK RIBBON

State Bank of Pakistan was illuminated Pink to support Pink Ribbon. Pink Ribbon is dedicatedly working for 15 years to raise awareness for the prevention of Breast Cancer. Pink Ribbon is doing Pink illuminations since 2012 because Pink landmarks give a wonderful visual reminder that every woman should be aware

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