Lifestyle Choices That Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Lifestyle Choices That Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Breast cancer is one of the most common health challenges faced by women around the world. While no one can completely control whether or not they develop breast cancer, research shows that adopting healthy lifestyle habits can significantly reduce the risk. Simple...
Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Breast Cancer Prevention

Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Breast Cancer Prevention

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. While some risk factors like genetics and age cannot be changed, research shows that adopting a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk. Making small, consistent changes in your...
Why Breast Cancer is Spreading in Young Girls

Why Breast Cancer is Spreading in Young Girls

Breast cancer, historically considered a disease affecting older women, is increasingly being diagnosed in young girls and women worldwide. This alarming trend raises questions about the underlying causes and emphasizes the need for awareness and proactive measures....
What is a Biopsy and Why is it Done?

What is a Biopsy and Why is it Done?

A biopsy is a diagnostic procedure used to examine suspicious tissue in the breast. It can be performed by inserting a needle through the skin to remove a tissue sample or through a minor surgical procedure to remove some or all of the suspicious tissue. Biopsies are...

Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer Symptoms

Metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancer cells spread from the breast to other parts of the body. The symptoms experienced depend on which organ the cancer cells have invaded.   Here’s a breakdown of common symptoms to be aware of:   Symptoms of...

Breast Health & Awareness

Breast Health & Awareness The biggest reason of the highest prevalence of breast cancer in Pakistan is lack of awareness which causesa delay in detection of breast cancer and most of the women approach hospitals at advanced stages of cancer. Pink Ribbon isrunning...

Youth Programme

Youth Programme In social transformation, youth are the real change agents. We strongly believe that educating, capacitating and sensitizing youngsters is essential in reshaping society at large. Pink Ribbon Pakistan, in collaboration with Higher Education Commission...

What is Breast Cancer

What is Breast Cancer #AskPinkRibbon Cells in the body normally divides at a steady and even pace. Human body continuously forms New cells to take the place of old and injured cells. Sometimes, however, when cells divide and multiply rapidly, they form a lump also...

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Tumor Board

Tumor Board #AskPinkRibbon A panel of breast cancer specialists who will review the diagnostic reports of all cases and will recommend a multidisciplinary treatment plan for the patients. Primarily, our tumor board will include oncologist, radiologist, pathologist and...

Treatment

Treatment #AskPinkRibbon When a diagnosis of breast cancer has been made, your doctor will discuss the best treatment for you, the timing of your treatment, and any potential side effects. Your diagnosis and treatment decisions will be influenced by factors such as...

Survivor Programme

Survivor Programme Breast Cancer Survivors play a very integral part in the journey of newly diagnosed patients. Pink Ribbon salutes all the survivors and caregivers who devotedly and patiently walk through this difficult journey and come out as brave warriors. At...

Surgical Ward

Surgical Ward #AskPinkRibbon   State-of-the-art Surgical Unit/Operation Theatre specifically designed for breast surgeries by highly experienced surgeons will be available at the hospital, followed by complete breast cancer management. The Surgical unit will...

Stages of Breast Cancer

Stages of Breast Cancer #AskPinkRibbon A stage is usually expressed as a number on a scale of 0 through IV — with stage 0 describing non-invasive cancers that remain within their original location and stage IV describing invasive cancers that have spread outside the...

Spread The Word

Spread Our Words Digital Campaign Ambassador You can support Pink Ribbon in our greater cause by becoming a “DIGITAL CAMPAIGN AMBASSADOR” (DCA). We encourage all, especially the youth, to join our digital platforms given below and motivate your family, friends and...

Signs & Symptoms

Signs & Symptoms #AskPinkRibbon Women experience breast changes in size, texture and shape during her lifetime. Sometimes they feel pain or tenderness, especially during breastfeeding and menopause. Most of the time there is nothing to fear about these changes but...

Roshan Digital Account

Roshan Digital Account Easily send Zakat and Donations to Pink Ribbon from anywhere across the world. Login to your Netbanking or Bank App of Faysal Bank, UBL, MCB, Bank of Punjab or Habib Metro Bank and do the following:   Step 1: Log-in to Netbanking / Bank App...

Roshan Samaaji Khidmat

Roshan Samaaji Khidmat Easily send Zakat and Donations to Pink Ribbon from anywhere across the world. Login to your Netbanking or Bank App of Faysal Bank, UBL, MCB, Bank of Punjab or Habib Metro Bank and do the following:   Step 1: Log-in to Netbanking / Bank App...

Radiology Ward

Radiology Ward #AskPinkRibbon The Hospital will have state-of-the-art Radiology Centre to provide a complete range of latest radiological imaging through Mammography, X-Ray and Ultrasound. Over 10,000 deserving patients will get free diagnosis each year. Experienced...

Purchase Merchandise

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Procurement

Procurement TENDER NOTICE TENDER NOTICE Sealed tenders are invited from Medical Suppliers/Manufacturers for the following items for Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Hospital Lahore. The tender documents will be available immediately after the date of publication of this...

Post Treatment

Post Treatment #AskPinkRibbon You may experience immense anxiety, depression, weakness and helplessness after your treatment, but you must be happy and thankful to have survived at first hand. Following are some tips and techniques to cope with post-treatment stress....

Polo In Pink

Pink Ribbon in collaboration with Lahore Polo Club arranged “Polo in Pink” Event on 25 October 2020. “Polo in Pink” event – a fun day out created to support breast cancer awareness in Pakistan. A large number of people from different walks of life turned out to enjoy...

Pitch Up in Pink

“Pitch Up in Pink – Cricket for A Cause” took place at Shalimar Cricket Stadium, Islamabad on 8th of November 2020 between Parliamentarians and TV Anchors to raise awareness on Breast Cancer and healthy lifestyle. Pink Ribbon engaged Parliamentarians and News anchors...

PINKtober

October is internationally celebrated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Along the world we celebrate this as PINKtober. The month-long campaign allows the issue to be highlighted as a top health priority, with the disease affecting many women in their lives. During...

Pink Ribbon Hospital

Pink Ribbon Hospital Pink Ribbon is establishing an end-to-end solution for Breast Cancer Patients, where deserving patients will be provided free of cost diagnosis and treatment under one roof. Meanwhile, State-of-the-art 3D digital Mammogram and Shear-wave...

Pink Illumination

Pink Illumination The world has witnessed extraordinary responses to the Pink Illumination campaign in the past few years. Last year more than 50 buildings were illuminated in Pakistan alone in support of the cause of Pink Ribbon and this year we aim to cross 100...

Patient Financial Services

Patient Financial Support programmes: Pink Ribbon has multiple programmes to assist breast cancer patients according to their financial needs and preferences. We believe that no patient should go without lifesaving medication because they cannot afford it. 1.Financial...

Patient Advisory Services

PATIENT ADVISORY SERVICES We advise, guide and  counsel women who have symptoms through listening to their problems and advise them according to their requirement and convenience.   PATIENT ADVISORY SERVICES We support, console and counsel women who have symptoms...

One Stop Breast Care Clinic

One Stop Breast Care Clinic #AskPinkRibbon The One Stop Breast Clinic is a fast-track diagnostic clinic for women who have noticed any changes in their breasts with an accurate diagnosis in a matter of hours. This approach to breast cancer diagnosis aims to provide...

Oncology Ward

Oncology Ward #AskPinkRibbon Pink Ribbon Hospital is setting up 12 bay chemotherapy unit. Chemotherapy sessions will be administrated on visiting bases, however, patients requiring extended medical support will be admitted. Yearly 7,400 chemotherapy sessions will be...

National Screening

National Screening Pink Ribbon launched the first ever national screening in Pakistan with Breast Cancer Mobile Mammogram Clinic in collaboration with INMOL Cancer Hospital in 2009. The mobile unit, for 3 years, reached out to the poorest of the poor women for free...

i care foundation

i-care-foundation. American Pakistanis” can give their Donation to Pink Ribbon through i-care-foundation and can avail 501 (c) 3 tax exemption. DONATE...

Host a Pink Golf

Pink Ribbon has organized its Corporate Golf Retreat at Defence Raya Golf and Country Club, Lahore. The charity event aimed to bring together the Corporate Leaders of Pakistan to experience one of the best golf courses of the country, to have fun and yet donate...

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions We aim to provide adequate information about breast cancer, educate our people to not only acquire basic knowledge but advanced as well so you can make the right choices! Ask A Question General Questions What is Cancer? A term for diseases...

Early Detection Techniques

Early Detection Techniques #AskPinkRibbon Ultrasound Ultrasound is used to target a specific area of concern found on the mammogram. Ultrasound helps distinguish between cysts (fluid-filled sacs) and solid masses, and sometimes can help differentiating between benign...

Cricket for a Cause

Using the platform of PSL, which is now counted amongst the top T20 leagues in the world, is a perfect way to create awareness about the disease. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) along with the biggest tournament of cricket, Pakistan Super League (PSL) strongly support...

Community Outreach

Community Outreach Breast Cancer is a fatal disease and women of all ages/social groups are at risk of developing it. To cover all demographic and geographic areas Pink Ribbon is running a Community Outreach Programme at a mass scale. Pink Ribbon strategically takes...

Call4Action

#PinkRibbonCall4Action In the memory of 40,000 women dying from breast cancerA road map to save thousands of mothers, sisters, wives and daughters For the last 16 years, Pink Ribbon has been tirelessly working to break the taboo and raise awareness on the issue of...

Breast Self Examination

Breast Self Examination #AskPinkRibbon Breast Self-Examination (BSE) Breast Self-Examination or self- diagnosis is an option for women starting in their 20s. Below are the techniques to perform BSE: In the Shower Fingers flat move gently over every part of each breast...

Breast Reconstruction

Breast Reconstruction #AskPinkRibbon Any diagnosis of cancer is overwhelming – there are tremendous implications for one’s health, family, and quality of life. But when women hear they have breast cancer and that they will lose one or both of their breasts, the...

Breast Cancer Prevention

Breast Cancer Prevention Good health is not just the absence of disease or illness, it is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Scientific evidence suggests that about one-third of the cancer deaths each year are due to lack of a healthy...

Biopsy Lab

Biopsy Lab #AskPinkRibbon The Clinical Pathology section of Pink Ribbon will offer Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy, Core needle biopsy and Open (surgical) biopsy. More than 9,000 patients will benefit from it...

Benign Breast Diseases

Benign Diseases of Breast #AskPinkRibbon Apart from breast cancer, there are many other benign breast diseases that often sometimes present with symptoms overlapping with those of breast cancer and this might trigger unnecessary fear and anxiety in many women. Breast...

Become a Corporate Partner

Become a Corporate Partner Our 1st Corporate Member – Dawlance Pink Ribbon believes in building partnerships & collaborations with corporates with a focus on the cause of Breast Cancer especially in setting up Pakistan’s first dedicated Breast Cancer Hospital. We...
GENETICS OF BREAST CANCER

GENETICS OF BREAST CANCER

Genes are short segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) found in chromosomes. DNA contains the instructions for building proteins. And proteins control the structure and function of all the cells that make up your body. Think of your genes as an instruction manual for...
WHEN SHOULD I GET AN ULTRASOUND OR MAMMOGRAM?

WHEN SHOULD I GET AN ULTRASOUND OR MAMMOGRAM?

A breast ultrasound/mammogram is most often done to find out if a problem found on physical exam of the breast may be a tumor or not. Imaging is very crucial in early diagnosis of breast cancer therefore you should never hesitate to go for it even if just to be sure...
Pinktober celebrating surviving

Pinktober celebrating surviving

Surviving breast cancer frequently entails commemorating significant anniversaries with a variety of events. On this occasion, some breast cancer survivors are reflective and quiet as they reflect on the challenges and successes of their diagnosis and treatment....
Increasing number of breast cancer in young girls

Increasing number of breast cancer in young girls

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women between the ages of 15 and 39, accounting for 5.6% of all invasive breast cancer in women. Adolescents and young adult are more likely than older women to have familial cancer predisposition genes, larger breast tumors,...
HEALTHY LIFE STYLE FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENT

HEALTHY LIFE STYLE FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENT

Managing and maintaining health means increased energy levels, and a better ability to accomplish our daily goals. Be physically active (get regular exercise). Obtain and keep a healthy weight. (Overweight or obese women with breast cancer should reduce their intake...
ILLUMINATE MINAR-E -PAKISTAN

ILLUMINATE MINAR-E -PAKISTAN

Minar-e-Pakistan was lit up in rosy pink lights to symbolize support for breast cancer awareness month, and in solidarity of patients and survivors on occasion of International Mammogram Day. This initiative by Pink Ribbon Campaign with support of Mobilink and Parks...