Yes, there is life after breast cancer. There is no doubt that the fear of recurrence always looms over the heads of the survivors because women feel that their bodies have betrayed them and it takes time to trust it again. Learning how to cope with this fear of recurrence
According to World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of breast-related death among women worldwide, and only in Pakistan, it causes 40,000 deaths annually. There are many factors that increase its risk and smoking is one of them. Rather, it
Breast cancer is a fatal disease and it can only be prevented with precautions. The most important of which is adopting a healthy lifestyle. For a healthy lifestyle, the following steps can be taken: Maintain a healthy weight: A healthy weight not only protects you from many types of cancers(including
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,
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 •
When we think about the gravest of diseases today, Covid-19 would come to our minds, even though Covid is just 2019’s talk. How many of us thought about the killer which has been on the loose for ages. Breast cancer is known to be the most prevalent type of cancer
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
What is the Situation of Breast Cancer in Pakistan? Around 90,000 cases are reported while 40,000 women die from breast cancer every year in Pakistan, which is the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia. According to the stats, 1 out of 9 women is at risk of having breast cancer
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
The global pandemic of the coronavirus disease continues to have a serious impact on many people, including Breast cancer patients, their families, and caregivers. Many hospitals that were working for cancer patients have converted into corona centres resulting in a shortage of medical resources for breast cancer patients. Cancer has
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
Photo by Tiny Tribes Pink Ribbon is promoting a healthy lifestyle for a long time and now after the outbreak of coronavirus the importance of self-care has increased. Our lifestyle choices impact our health today and in our later life too. Bad choices and unhealthy lifestyle lead us to bad health conditions,
