ISLAMABAD: A breast cancer awareness program was held at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad, where US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker stressed the importance of awareness and timely diagnosis in combating the disease, it was reported on Tuesday.
Addressing the event, Natalie Baker said breast cancer was rising rapidly among young women in Pakistan, with younger girls also being affected by the disease.
She described breast cancer as a dangerous illness and said awareness was essential to prevent it from becoming fatal. She emphasized that timely diagnosis was among the first steps towards effective treatment and could help save precious lives.
Baker urged women to get regular check-ups and seek medical attention without hesitation. She said there was no shame in having breast cancer and encouraged women to share their condition with family members and friends.
She further stressed that coping with the disease required mental, physical, and psychological support, alongside medical care.
The US diplomat noted that breast cancer affected women across the world and said awareness programs were crucial to promoting prevention, encouraging early diagnosis, and ensuring a healthier generation.
Speakers at the event also highlighted the importance of timely diagnosis and public awareness in reducing the risks associated with breast cancer.
