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Aspirin: A Blockbuster Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors?
February 18, 2010
The report just released from the Nurses’ Health Study offers two million American women who have had breast cancer some important and actionable information.
Patient’s Friend’s Society- Jerusalem Newsletter: December 2009 (PDF 1.2 MB)
December 6, 2009
Patients Friends Society – Jerusalem (PFS), a Palestinian non-governmental and non-profit organization, was founded in 1980 by a group of academics and health professionals. We focus our work on public health and in particular, women’s health with a special emphasis on breast cancer care.
Breast Cancer Network Thrives in U.S.-Middle East Partnership
December 6, 2009
Bethlehem University, with the U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research and the Oncology Nursing Society, launched a 3-day pilot training workshop highlighting the role of nurses in the prevention and early detection of breast cancer.
Her Health Is Our Aim: Bethlehem University Hosts Breast Cancer Training of Trainers Workshop
November 12, 2009
Bethlehem University, with the U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research and the Oncology Nursing Society, launched a 3-day pilot training workshop highlighting the role of nurses in the prevention and early detection of breast cancer.
Nurses Receive Training on Treatment of Breast Cancer Patients
November 9, 2009
AMMAN (JT) - The U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research is holding a three-day pilot training workshop for 40 public and private sector nurses who treat women with breast cancer in Jordan.
The Pink Ladies: Islamic Activism Meets Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Hijab Day
October 28, 2009
Today is Pink Hijab Day, a day to encourage awareness of breast cancer in conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Pink Hijab Day was founded in 2007 by a group of Muslim women from Missouri who wanted to promote Islam and breast cancer awareness at their high school.
First Lady Michelle Obama Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness
October 26, 2009
Friday afternoon in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, First Lady Michelle Obama donned pink to honor the millions of women and families affected by breast cancer. Speaking to a crowd of survivors, lawmakers, and doctors, the First Lady highlighted the importance of adequate health coverage for those facing the disease. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and these women deserve to battle their disease without the worry of their insurance companies letting them down.
Breast Cancer Awareness Reaches Egypt’s Pyramids
October 25, 2009
From the U.S. to Egypt, friends and family remember those battling breast cancer and those that have lost the battle.
The Middle East’s First Race for the Cure Against Breast Cancer
October 24, 2009
Egypt’s breast cancer movement raced forward at the historic Pyramids of Giza on Saturday, October 24. A mighty gathering of Egyptians and international visitors ran and walked across the Pyramids site to raise awareness about breast cancer during the first Race for the Cure, in the Middle East, organized by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt under the auspices of the First Lady of Egypt, H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak.
Adding Multimedia Pink Pyramids of Giza Send Global Message of Breast Cancer Awareness
October 24, 2009
CAIRO-- Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and The Links, Inc. award grants aimed at helping breast cancer patients.
Race to Raise Awareness about Breast Cancer at the Pyramids of Giza
October 24, 2009
Egypt’s breast cancer movement will race forward at the historic Pyramids of Giza today. A mighty gathering of Egyptians and international visitors will run and walk across the Pyramids site starting at 10 a.m. to raise awareness about breast cancer during the first Race for the Cure® in the Middle East, organized by Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt under the auspices of the First Lady of Egypt, H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak.
Thousands Race in Egypt to Fight Breast Cancer
October 24, 2009
CAIRO - Thousands of runners and walkers have participated in the Middle East’s first-ever international Race for the Cure to raise awareness about breast cancer.
International Advocates Gather in Alexandria to “Break the Silence” about Breast Cancer
October 21, 2009
CAIRO-- Egypt and its historic Mediterranean seaport, Alexandria, will host the beginning of an extraordinary week of international events designed to bring breast cancer to the forefront of public discussion in the Middle East.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Egypt Marked by Dynamic New Cooperation among Advocates from U.S. and Middle East
October 19, 2009
Under the Patronage of Egypt’s First Lady H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Cooperates with Partners to Support Training in Alexandria, Race for the Cure at Pyramids, Cairo Symposium.
Saudi Arabia Expands Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
October 16, 2009
SAUDI ARABIA-- A National Awareness Campaign to Combat Breast Cancer has been inaugurated in Riyadh to coincide with international Breast Cancer Awareness month.
KAU to Establish First Breast Cancer Center
October 11, 2009
JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Jeddah announced it would establish the first center of excellence for breast cancer in the region. The center will operate under the supervision of Dr. Samia Al-Amoudi, member of the Saudi Cancer Society and a breast cancer survivor.
Women hold “For You My Lady” Walkathon
October 11, 2009
KUWAIT: Over 150 women participated in the first walkathon held under the slogan ‘For you my lady– at the Avenues Mall yesterday. The awareness campaign was sponsored by the Breast Care Kuwait.
Early Breast Cancer Detection Key to Saving Lives of Women
October 10, 2009
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 10: “Early detection of breast cancer is the key towards saving women’s lives,” says founder of Breast Care Kuwait Dr Nouralhuda Karmani. Karmani made the statement during the first walkathon organized by Breast Care Kuwait on Saturday with an objective to save lives through early detection of breast cancer.
Campaign Raises Awareness to Battle Breast Cancer
October 10, 2009
KUWAIT: Early detection of breast cancer is the key toward saving women’s lives, says breast cancer survivor Dorothy Robb, an expat who has been living in Kuwait for three and a half years. Dorothy was diagnosed with breast cancer, a fate shared by one in eight women globally, during a routine mammogram screening back in the United Kingdom in 2002.