Seven Breast Cancer Cases Detected...
Added On : 18th May 2011
Seven Breast Cancer Cases Detected in Jeddah Survey
JEDDAH: Seven breast cancer cases were detected during the Health Affairs Departments latest survey in Jeddah, announced Dr. Sami Badawood Monday at Jeddah Radisson Blu Hotel.The campaign started under the patronage of Jeddah Health Affairs Department in cooperation with King Abdualziz Hospitals Cancer Center and King Fahd General Hospital.
Badawood advised all women to visit Jeddah medical centers and hospitals to undergo mammogram tests.
The aim of our latest survey is to detect the disease in its early stages, as this can help in quick recovery. The first phase of the campaign finished with the discovery of seven cases in its beginning. The survey includes 1,167 cases, said Badawood.
Dr. Eman Baroom, head of Central Organization Unit of Breast Cancer, spoke about the campaign details.
We offered free mammogram tests to all women as part of the first phase in the nations breast cancer-awareness campaign. This campaign was launched six months ago at medical centers and hospitals by Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed, she said.
According to Baroom, the campaign includes the support of government hospitals for cancer patients aged between 40 and 60. Only pregnant women are excluded from the test.
We have already launched campaigns in malls and small villages in the western region, where we noticed that many Saudi women wanted to have mammogram tests, said Baroom.
She added: The campaign focused on Jeddah because of the large number of women who visit the city. Breast cancer is one of the most widespread forms of cancer among Saudi women, affecting 22 percent of the population.
