LOS ANGELES: Olivia Munn has opened up about how Princess Kate’s candid reflections on life after cancer helped her feel supported during her own recovery. The actor, 45, spoke on Today on November 19, revealing that hearing the Princess of Wales discuss post-treatment challenges made her feel “seen” during one of the most difficult phases […]
Breast Cancer
1 in 10 Pakistani women face breast cancer, experts warn
Breast cancer has become a serious health issue in Pakistan. Doctors warn that one in every ten women suffers from this disease. Each year, nearly 100,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Sadly, almost half of them lose their lives due to late diagnosis and lack of proper treatment. This alarming trend highlights the urgent […]
100,000 women reported to suffer breast cancer in Pakistan every year: Samina Alvi
QUETTA: First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Tuesday said that as many as 100,000 women were reported to suffer breast cancer in the country annually and one out of every eight women suffered from the disease. She expressed these views while addressing a seminar on ‘Breast Cancer Awareness, Empowered Women and Special Persons’ at Sardar […]
Situation alarming with new breast cancer patient every 13 minutes in Pakistan: Begum Alvi
ISLAMABAD: Begum Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday said every 13 minutes, a woman in Pakistan was being diagnosed with breast cancer with an alarming 45 percent mortality rate. Speaking at an awareness seminar on breast cancer here at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ICCI), she said 90 percent of […]
New breast cancer drug found to boost survival rates by 30%
A new form of drug drastically improves survival rates of young women with the most common form of breast cancer, researchers said on Saturday, citing the results of an international clinical trial. The findings, presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago, showed that the addition of a drug […]
Breast cancer
Sir: In Asia, Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer patients ie approximately 40,000 women annually suffer from breast cancer. The main reason of growing breast cancer is lack of health facilities and social taboos. It is estimated that around 77 percent of women with breast cancer are at the age of 50. Therefore, […]
Weight-loss surgery may help cut risk of breast cancer
Severely obese women who opt for weight-loss surgery may be cutting their risk of breast cancer along with their extra pounds, a large US study suggests. Researchers compared two groups of women with morbid obesity: nearly 18,000 who underwent various forms of so-called bariatric surgery and nearly 54,000 who did not. The groups were similar […]
Breast cancer
Sir: Breast cancer is increasing among the Pakistani women. It is higher among the young women. According to details, every year, more than 23,000 cases of breast cancer are reported in various parts of the country. Nearly 40,000 women die just because of this deadly disease. It is among the top 20 causes of death […]
France becomes first country to ban breast implants linked to rare cancer
France on Thursday became the first country to ban a type of breast implant that has been linked to a rare form of cancer. The ban covers certain types of implants with a textured surface or polyurethane coating. The National Agency for Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) said the ban was a “precautionary measure” taken […]
Topless, singing Serena sparks internet breast cancer stir
Tennis superstar Serena Williams caused an internet sensation Sunday by posing topless for a video while singing “I Touch Myself” to raise awareness for breast cancer. In the Instagram video, Williams covers her breasts with her hands while singing a version of Australian band The Divinyls’ 1991 hit in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia. […]