Behind Every Cancer Statistics is a Story
“Breast cancer touches countless lives; our mothers, sisters, friends and even ourselves. No one should fight cancer alone,”Ms Toga said.
Monday 28 October 2024 | 14:16
Then India Sanmarga Ikya (TISI) Sangam College of Nursing and Health Care Education students celebrated Diwali and Pinktober in Labasa on October 25, 2024. Photo: Shratika Naidu
Breast cancer is not just a statistic, but behind every statistics there is a story of reality that impacts families, friends and communities, says former tertiary lecturer Akosita Toga.
Ms Toga was speaking at the Then India Sanmarga Ikya (TISI) Sangam College of Nursing and Health Care Education on Friday as part of the institution’s Picktober and Diwali celebration.
She insists that no one fights breast cancer alone while encouraging nursing students and staff to share the kind of breast health care services provided in Fiji.
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“Breast cancer touches countless lives; our mothers, sisters, friends and even ourselves. No one should fight cancer alone,”Ms Toga said.
She told the students that the key to prevent breast cancer was early detection and appropriate treatment and hence, it was important that they create awareness on this.
The Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is celebrated globally every October to create awareness about breast cancer.
October is about highlighting the importance of early detection, timely diagnosis, comprehensive treatment and the need to provide support for people living with cancer.
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