The most common cancer and the number one cause of cancer deaths amongst women in Malaysia based on a research conducted by the National Cancer Registry (NCR) is Breast Cancer. The cancer is caused by an uncontrollable growth of cells that multiply within the breast tissue.
Breast cancer, if not detected in its initial stage or treated properly, spreads fast, often infecting the lymph nodes and other parts of the body including the lungs, bones and liver.
In understanding the importance of early detection and prevention of breast cancer; SEGi’s Learning & Development department in collaboration with MAKNA (National Cancer Council) today organised a Cancer Awareness & Fundraising Programme at SEGi University College’s Multipurpose Hall (MPH).
The awareness and fundraising programme was attended by more than 250 students from the nursing faculty, including lecturers and SEG International staff who were keen to know more about Breast Cancer and its methods of prevention.
Ms. Habiba Abdul Rahman, an Outreach Programme Facilitator at MAKNA since 1993, spoke on the importance of Breast Self- Examination (BSE) is the best method in detecting lumps.
“It is important that those below the age of 35 conduct monthly Breast Self- Examinations, this is the best way to detect a lump” adding that the check should be done on the seventh day of menstruation.
Ms. Habiba also stressed that individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer seek immediate treatment as opposed to seeking help through traditional medication. “If you want to visit the sin-seh, or bomoh, do so once you have consulted your doctor, it is important that you get the right treatment without prolonging it any further.”
MAKNA whose mission is to mobilise resources in order to provide curative, preventive, research and support services to cancer patients and their families, also provides screening, early diagnostic facilities to enable early form of detection in cancer.
The awareness and fundraising event ended at 1.30pm where the students and staff were asked to sign up for a Breast Self- Examination workshop, where they would be taught on the right procedure and method to do the self examination.
For further enquiries on the talks or events organised by the Learning & Development Department, call SEGi University College (03-6145 1777 or 1800-88-7344) email to askme@segi.edu.my or log on to www.segi.edu.my.
Article Source: http://www.systematic.edu.my/news/cancer_awareness.htm
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