These initiatives in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the across the UAE are holding free, walk-in breast cancer screenings throughout October
1 October 2024
| Last updated on 15 October 2024Have you ever wondered if you are at a risk for breast cancer?
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer death. According to Cancer Research UK, 1 in every 8 women will get breast cancer.
There are many risk factors that affects a woman's chances of getting breast cancer - some can be controlled (including physical activity, losing weight, avoiding alcohol and unhealthy food, cutting out cigarettes, etc.) and other risk factors are uncontrolled (family's health history, dense breasts, getting older, and more).
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It's important to take a step towards early detection and breast cancer prevention by going for regular check-ups at a healthcare provider.
Don’t miss the chance to take charge of your well-being and gain valuable health insights this Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 at any of these health initiatives offering free breast cancer screenings in the UAE!
1. The Pink Caravan (Across the UAE)
Whether your family has a history of cancer or not, having a breast cancer screening may save your life. This year, The Pink Caravan is back to bring free breast cancer screenings for women at several locations across the UAE.
Available daily from 4PM to 10PM until the end of October, there will be a free doctor consultation inside the mobile clinic, free clinical breast examinations for women aged 20 and above, and free mammograms for women aged 40+. Walk-ins only.
For The Pink Caravan's mobile clinics locations and dates, visit their Instagram page at @thepinkcaravan
Image credit: The Pink Caravan (@thepinkcaravan | IG)
2. Saqr Hospital | Emirates Health Services (Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah)
From August until November 26, 2024, women aged 40+ who are based in Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, or Ras Al Khaimah can get a free breast cancer screening at any of Saqr Hospital/Emirates Health Services' (EHS) 20 mobile clinics.
Organised in collaboration with Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) under the slogan "Initiate Action, Receive Hope", the EHS mobile clinics will feature:
- Mammography and ultrasound machines.
- Clinical examinations.
- Specialised tests for disease detection.
- Breast cancer awareness sessions with healthcare professionals.
Their campaign aims to ensure as many women as possible can benefit from early detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer, and to educate ladies about self-examination techniques.
For more information, contact the EHS call centre at: 8008877