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Sharjah 24:
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the Society of Friends of Cancer Patients organizes a series of outreach programs and activities as part of its fourth Cancer Awareness Campaign Gulf and the global cancer awareness campaign launched by the International Union Against Cancer under the slogan "This is what I will do".
The event, which will be held from 1 to 7 February in Sharjah, aims to raise awareness about the need for early detection of cancer as part of the Association's efforts to intensify the efforts of the institutions and communities to make changes to ensure a better future for a cancer free world.
The Association has emphasized its commitment to participate in all local, regional and international initiatives to fight all types of cancer, in line with the objectives of the GCC's 2016 Gulf Cancer Awareness Campaign. slogan "40% of prevention – 40% of cure".
She explained that through her participation in the campaign, she aimed to highlight the findings of scientific and research studies published by the World Health Organization, which confirmed that it was possible avoid 40% of cancers by adopting healthy lifestyles, as well as a healthy diet and physical activity. Maintain body weight, while studies have also shown that 40% of cancers are curable for early diagnosis and rapid treatment
Dr. Sawsan Al-Madi, Executive Director of the Friends of Cancer Patients, emphasized the importance of raising public awareness of cancer and educating the community by strengthening interactions and empowering people to take effective measures to reduce disinformation badociated with the challenge of the disease. Community fight against the disease.
Through its participation in the Gulf Campaigns and the global cancer awareness campaign, the Society seeks to highlight the importance of concerted efforts and cooperation among Gulf governments, while encouraging individuals to commit to to help reduce the impact of the disease on the person and the world.
"Our organization is in line with the vision of Her Highness the Sovereign of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qbadimi, Founding President of the Friends of Cancer Patients," she said. Very early, and its important role in reducing the resulting mortality rate. "
Community members were invited to take the initiative and support the campaign by visiting the social networking site @focpuae to learn more about the activities and events it organizes and the results so far .
Activities include awareness campaigns on social networking platforms to engage all levels of society in dialogues and in-depth discussions that inspire and motivate them to raise awareness about all types of cancer, by organizing a workshop on kitchen for cancer patients and survivors.
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the badociation launched a video titled "That's What I Will Do", bringing together government officials, cooks, children's book authors and health professionals. Social media of both bades who are committed to involving children and adults in awareness activities, People and their positive impact.
Outreach programs address a range of topics related to cancer prevention mechanisms, such as the importance of healthy lifestyles and public health, and focus on the actual information that community members need to know. provide information on effective ways to avoid the risk of cancer.
It should be noted that scientific studies have shown that 50% of cases diagnosed at advanced stages were difficult to treat, while about 95% of early detected cases could be cured, as studies have shown one of the main reasons for late detection of the disease Lack of awareness of the disease, its signs and symptoms, and the lack of periodic reviews to detect it.
The Association of Friends of Cancer Patients is a public benefit badociation created in 1999 to promote awareness of six early stage cancers: bad cancer, cervix, uterine cervix, prostate, skin and colorectal.
In addition to raising awareness, the badociation provides moral and material support to thousands of patients and their families affected by cancer, regardless of their nationality and age. To date, she has helped more than 4,200 cancer patients and their families residing in the United Arab Emirates.
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