Pink is the colour of cancer awareness
Early diagnosis is the key to survival. By detecting breast cancer in its initial stages, your survival rate should be in the region of 90%. Every woman over 40, and even younger, given their lifestyle and medical history, should be tested.
BARBERTON – Breast cancer is on the increase at an alarming rate and according to Health24, this is the leading disease in women.
“One in six South African men and one in seven women will get cancer during their lives.
“This condition is a great equaliser. It knows no boundaries of class, race and gender, sex or age. It can strike anyone at any time.” wrote Liesel Powell of Health24.
Early diagnosis is the key to survival. By detecting breast cancer in its initial stages, your survival rate should be in the region of 90%.
Every woman over 40, and even younger, given their lifestyle and medical history, should be tested.
Here in town, it can be done at Barberton Pharmacy on a regular basis and at a fraction of the normal cost.
Regardless of the bitter cold and rain on Saturday morning, a few Barbertonians took to the streets in pink outfits to create awareness about breast cancer.
The cheerful crowd departed from Wimpy with the brass band of the Salvation Army. Proceeds of the activities will go towards CANSA for further research.
For any information on when you can visit Barberton Pharmacy’s CANSA clinic, phone Christelle Strauss on 083-655-4289, Annatjie Sampson on 084-506-5682 or Marisa Engelbrecht on 082-259-8071.
