“Breasts feed us, nurture us, and excite us. But the most versatile organ in the female body can also kill us.”
Every October, the world takes a pinkish glow and becomes vigilant towards the most common cancer in women worldwide, the monstrous Breast Cancer. That is why the RACFOSUOC took the initiative to conduct a webinar on Breast Cancer Awareness in this Pink October 2020 because as we trust, the awareness surrounding any particular disease is incredibly important. Currently, as there is not sufficient knowledge on the causes of breast cancer, ‘’Early detection’’ of the disease remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control and protection.
We believe that there is so much more to breast cancer than just wearing pink. The main reason for the survival rate to be as low as 40% in third world countries is due to the lack of knowledge. With the intention of refreshing and sifting the information we already possess and to add more timely details, we used the online platform to provide the general public an informative session on this gruesome disease.
Our innocent mission, although with gigantic hopes of saving innocent lives took place in phases. The pre-webinar two weeks were the most interesting part for Rotaractors. We searched for every nook and corner on scientific, non-scientific, clinical, non-clinical, biased as well as unbiased details, no matter how minute. We publicized them comparatively through social media on how the common public thoughts on certain aspects might turn out to be true or untrue.
We focused that, not only women but men too should know how their breasts normally look and feel, so they can recognize any changes that may occur. The utmost importance of doing a BSE (Breast Self Exam) was thoroughly emphasized.
Given that backdrop, the webinar reached way more than the expected amount of crowd. It would be a huge mistake if we forget our partners who supported us in reaching the public, FOS Media, ChoKoLAATe, pulse, Lanka Hospitals PLC, and NowYouSeeMe for the massive assistance rendered in live broadcasting the event.
Our speaker for the day was a very special person, a warrior against Breast Cancer. She is none other than Dr. Nayana De Alwis, Consultant Community Physician at National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Ministry of Health. She conducted the session giving all the facts about breast cancer, busting the common myths, guiding the partakers into a whole new educated world. The Q and A session followed was the best post-webinar memory ever.
If you can remind yourself of most of the post-lecture silent time periods we experience these days in academics, the OPPOSITE happened. The crowd was super excited about the session and partakers irrespective of gender belonging to various age categories came up with many interesting questions and Dr. Nayana de Alwis cleared their doubts successfully.
It was an absolute pleasure for us, our partners, and also the invited Guest Speaker to see the much excitement of the attendees. It made us crystal clear that there are not enough opportunities for the general public for easy access to information on disease or disease control. We felt that it is high time, we develop some technique to promote good health and easy access to information through professionals.
To sum up, whether you are a mother or father, or a husband or a son, or a niece or a nephew or uncle, breast cancer does not discriminate. Thus, knowing it exists is not enough. Get informed. Pass it on.
By. Rtr Shaini Wimalakeerthi
Aditha Jayasuriya says
It was an absolute pleasure to join this event and to see the knowledge being shared. Keep it up! 😋❤️
Thushari says
Great , most important article due to common issue in society these days. Thank you for sharing.Good work keep up the good work.💕
Thankyou 🌸
A well documented , incisive analyzation! Keep up the good work ♥️
It’s my pleasure to be able to join this meaning movement.
Breast cancer is a serious problem.
I’m glad more awareness being raised by you.
Keep up the good work. ❤💖
This is a valuable documentary for all ladies and thank you for sharing your analysis.
💕 feels great to be a part of a worthy cause🤩🤩 it’s nicely summed up😊
Valuable and great article. Good awareness message to society due to common issues nowadays. Thank you so much for. Sharing 💕
Nice article Shaini 💛 Keep it up!
An insightful article! Glad to know more awareness is being raised of this deadly cancer. It’s heartwarming that both men and women are partaking in this conversation.
Valuable article. Thanks for sharing.
An amazingly successful project, to which the words have done justice! 💕
A very successful project analyzed beautifully 🎀
Nicely written article on an amazing project!♥️
Great article . Thanks to aware us.
Good article
Well organized document. Thanks for sharing
Excited to learn that you have fulfilled a great social responsibility – enlightening the people on preventive measures to be taken.
Thanks for the providing of social requiment
Keep up the good work,☺️
As both men and women participated the discussion,I hope increasing awareness of men about breast cancer will be a eye opener good strategy in fight against cancer.
Sadly what we see in the Sri Lankan society is that men’s knowledge about their spouses health issues are minimum.
Thank you so much for the valuable feedbacks ❤️