Breast Cancer Awareness: Breaking Myths, Honoring Caregivers
reast cancer is more than a diagnosis. It affects lives, families, and communities. Yet myths, stigma, and silence still keep many from seeking help in time.
Why do misconceptions persist? When should you seek medical advice? And how can early detection save lives?
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join us for an open, compassionate conversation. We’ll bust common myths, talk about risk, screening, and early diagnosis, and shine a light on the often-unseen heroes – the caregivers who support patients with strength, love, and quiet sacrifice.
Let’s replace fear with facts, and silence with support.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Rafia Toor is a Clinical Oncologist and Nutritional Expert with extensive experience in cancer care. She served for 13 years at the Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital, NORI, Islamabad, where she worked with cancer patients across different stages of treatment and care. She is the Focal Person for the Breast Cancer Initiative Program in Islamabad and the CEO of NIJAT Palliative Care Centre, where she continues to work towards improving the quality of cancer and palliative care. Her expertise brings together clinical oncology, nutrition and compassionate patient-centred care.
This session is free and open to all. Simply visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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