Men can also get breast cancer
Lesufi has applauded all the brave men who accompanied their female counterparts to this awareness campaign.
Cancer survivor and activist warned local people to always be vigilant and guard against breast cancer.
Speaking at the breast cancer awareness campaign and the official launch of the Kutwadi Foundation, Refilwe Sedumebi told the packed Moses Molelekwa Youth Centre on Saturday morning that cancer is real.
“Recent statistics have shown that more people are losing their lives to cancer than any other dreadful diseases. There are treatments for many types of cancers, and in some cases, even cures. But there’s still a long way to go. Cancer remains the second highest cause of death in the US and this country is right behind them. I am afraid that if we do not take care of ourselves by doing regular check-ups, we will soon be on top of the list with most cancer deaths in the entire globe,” she warned.
“Do you know which cancers take the most lives, and most importantly, which ones you can get screened for? Early detection is critical, breast cancer in men accounts for about one per cent of all breast cancer cases, but the mortality rate is higher for men because they are ignorant and think breast cancer only affects women. We really need to educate our people, especially the African child. Cancer is real, it doesn’t choose race, gender and status. It affects us all, so we need to be always a step ahead.”
October is observed as breast cancer awareness month and throughout the globe awareness campaigns are held to educate the public about this killer disease.
Also speaking during this awareness campaign, was breast cancer survivor and activist and founder of Kutwadi Restoration Foundation Lebogang Lesufi, who said the struggle against this killer disease continues.
She said she wanted the campaign to show that women are strong and cancer can be beaten.
“As you can see, we are strong, beautiful and glowing. We need to all stand up against cancer and continue to spread the gospel and create awareness not only in October, but throughout the year because cancer kills our loved ones all year round. We need to raise awareness 365 days a year and show the defiance of women who remain equally as beautiful without breasts,” she said.
She went on to say that with abundance of information on breast cancer, there really is no need to be misled.
Lesufi has applauded all the brave men who accompanied their female counterparts to this awareness campaign.
“Equally, I would like to thank all our sponsors who decided to add their voice and wealth to the fight against cancer,” she said.
