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Awareness drive against breast cancer from 25th
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: PAKISTAN has the highest incidence of breast cancer in Asia and it is the most common cancer in women around the world. The breast cancer continues to be the highest malignancy reported and currently being treated at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) over the years.
According to a press release here on Monday, it was noted that the causes of breast cancer are not yet known with certainty and research into this continues. Nevertheless, studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer can result in a survival rate of over 90 per cent.
The SKMCH&RC spokesman said that the hospital remains dedicated to raise awareness about breast cancer and how early detection can help save our life and the lives of the women by launching its breast cancer awareness campaign on October 25, at the hospital. Faryal Gohar will be the chief guest on this occasion while several women from colleges and different walks of life are also participating in this function specially organised by the hospital.
In line with the commitment towards the welfare of women, Atiqa Odho has come forth to help SKMCH&RC in the fight against breast cancer in Pakistan. She along with her mother and daughter has lent themselves as the breast cancer campaign ambassadors of SKMCH&RC this year.
Furthermore, Odho Productions has produced a long play ‘Chalo Phir Say Gee Lain’ starring Atiqa Odho as the breast cancer patient being treated at SKMCH&RC along with Humayun Saeed playing the role of her husband. The play has been directed by Sarmad Khoosat.
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