First lady for early detection, awareness of breast cancer

LAHORE, Oct 01 (APP):First Lady Samina Alvi on Tuesday said that there was need for diagnosing the reasons behind increasing number of breast cancer patients in Pakistan, as about 90 percent cases were curable if diagnosed at early stages.

Addressing an awareness seminar on breast cancer arranged by Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) here, she said that educational programmes and awareness seminars should be conducted to impart awareness among masses about preventive measures and treatment of breast
cancer.

The First Lady said that early diagnosis could help in saving lives of many women who became victim of the disease adding that it was time to fight against breast cancer instead of ignoring it.