Mams crusade against breast cancer
“Mammograms do not prevent breast cancer, however, they do help detect the disease early on to prevent serious consequences and save lives.”
Mamelodi women were encouraged to self-examine, undertake screening and go for regular mammograms as these are critical for early breast cancer detection.
They were told this during the third 8km fun walk/run Crusade against breast cancer awareness campaign at the central sports ground behind HM Pitje stadium on Saturday morning.
The event was organised by Flowers of Hope Foundation and the theme was pink and white.
Cancer survivor Lebogang Ramphisa of Flowers of Hope said there is a huge rise in breast cancer diagnoses.
She said it was important to tell people about self-screening and taking symptoms very seriously.
“We want to promote self-screening and the importance of early detection because it saves many lives.
“The awareness campaign was also to encourage everyone including men, to get tested for all kinds of cancers,” said Ramphisa.
“One of our core objectives is to bring hope to people suffering from diseases such as Cancer, TB, HIV/Aids, etc.
“Therefore it is important to do regular mammogram screenings because cancer does not choose race or age,” said Ramphisa.
Thabo “TJ” Lepule, founder and owner of TJ Fitness Club said: “We are here to support cancer survivors, to remember those taken and those who are still going through the journey.
“Today is all about fun and learning about different kinds of cancers.
Participants could take part in an 8km fun walk, and aerobics and listen to cancer survivors talking about their stories to motivate others.
“We also encouraged men to test for prostate cancer,” Lepule said.
“Early detection of breast cancer is very important, it can save a life.”
Ramphisa said mammograms do not prevent breast cancer, however, they help detect the disease early on to prevent serious consequences.
She said the aim of organising the event was to raise awareness of breast cancer, what to do when diagnosed with cancer, encourage women to do screening for mammograms and Pap smears and spread the message about other kinds of cancers.
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