Marikina heightens breast cancer awareness campaign
2011-Oct-19 10:17
2024-Sep-12 09:55
In line with the celebration of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the city government of Marikina will hold an awareness campaign on breast cancer on Wednesday, October 19 at the Training Room 1 and 2, 5th floor, Marikina Healthy City Center, Shoe Ave., Brgy. Sto. Niño.
Marikina Mayor Del De Guzman is inviting everyone to take part in the awareness program in support to the ICan Serve Foundation's "Ating Dibdibin" program.
"We support the Ating Dibdibin program because we can save many lives if women only knew how to detect breast cancer at its early stages," De Guzman said.
It was facilitated by the City Health Office (CHO) and the ICan Serve Foundation, the program aims to educate residents on the importance of early detection of breast cancer.
A breast cancer lecture, video presentations, and clinical breast examinations will be held.
Moreover, officials of the local government, barangays, and physicians will sign the Pledge of Support to further strengthen the commitment of the government and the medical sectors in their fight against the said disease.
Moreover, officials of the local government, barangays, and physicians will sign the Pledge of Support to further strengthen the commitment of the government and the medical sectors in their fight against the said disease.
According to 2010 Cancer Facts and Estimates (Philippines), breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among Filipino women accounting for almost 30 percent of all female malignancies.
Latest data reveals that three out of every 100 Filipinas are likely to develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and one out of every 100 are likely to die from the disease before age 75.
"With an increasing number of incidents, breast cancer must be detected early so that appropriate treatment could be applied," said De Guzman.
He added that the city government, through the city health office (CHO), is doing its best to keep their residents, both men and women, from developing breast cancer.
The CHO regularly conducts programs on breast cancer awareness. It offers free breast examination and referrals to private clinics for mammogram (50 percent discount can be availed), and breast ultrasound (40 percent discount can be availed).
Likewise, the city offers continuous outreach activities to its 16 barangays.
Interested parties may visit the CHO's Breast Health Care Clinic located at the 3rd Floor of the Healthy City Center. The clinic is open from Monday to Friday. (PIA)
Interested parties may visit the CHO's Breast Health Care Clinic located at the 3rd Floor of the Healthy City Center. The clinic is open from Monday to Friday. (PIA)