Cancer can be a physical struggle, but I don’t want it to beat me emotionally. Struggling with cancer for the past month has made me realise how strong cancer survivors are, says Chhavi Mittal.
Originally recognised as Ladies Day, Day 3 of the Pink Test has been renamed Jane McGrath Day in the honour of former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath’s wife.
A study also found that women who are unhappy with their breasts are far less likely to check them for changes.
My positive take away from this tryst with cancer is, deal with it without changing the good things in life, things you really like, keep doing them.
According to a study conducted in 2018, a staggering 90 percent of rural women had no awareness about the benefits of self-examination. The report also noted that every third woman had no knowledge about breast cancer.
Don’t wait for other people to plan things for you. Don’t wait for someone to take you to the hospital for a breast examination. Just do it yourself.
The earlier the detection, diagnosis and intervention, the more are the chances of a full recovery, says Dr Geetha Manjunath, Healthcare startup NIRAMAI co-founder.
I am a cancer specialist, working in a tertiary hospital in a metropolitan city. I am very passionate about woman cancer management and preventive oncology. Sometimes the patients we see in the OPD tell us a lot about the roadblocks that are beyond just creating cancer awareness in the society, writes Dr Mathangi J. One such […]
In a conversation with SheThePeople, Meghna talks about the #baldforacause initiative, the importance of gender balance and how she finds inspiration in people’s life stories.
No doubt that Serena Williams is a woman of many talents. This time she has invested one of her talents for a noble cause. She has recorded a topless music video to raise awareness for breast cancer. “I Touch Myself” Williams, in a video posted on Instagram, sings a cover of “I Touch Myself” by […]
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