Mum called today, saying aunty Wangsa's daughter in-law is diagnosed with breast cancer recently. She has undergone mastectomy and is planned for chemo and radiotherapy soon. She is only 31 years old and has two little girls. She is a little hesitant to undergo chemo as the ordeal is a tough one. However, I am sure she will go for it as this is for her own interest.
That reminds me of Mani. She was one of my clients who was diagnosed with breast cancer during her last pregnancy. By the way her only child was born prematurely after being diagnosed with breast cancer but the baby is doing fine now. I saw her again last week before I left. I could recognize her but she looked different, without the eyebrows.
She was a little embarassed at first, as the chemotherapy that she underwent had caused her tremendous hair loss. But I was so glad to have seen her again before I left. No body knew what happened to her after she left for further treatment in another city, thus this acquaintance has cleared some doubts. I am glad she is doing fine now.
Breast cancer and cervical cancer are number 1 and 2 killer of cancers respectively in women worldwide. The good thing is that, screening tools are available nationwide. Breast self exam and pap smear for early detection of breast cancer and cervical cancer respectively save alot of lives. That is really true. I have to admit that the awareness is there but the effort is a little shortcoming.
Most of the time, when the symptoms presented, that would be the late stage which is incurable. That is why, early detection is very important since these screening tools are free. Nowadays, cancers have been occuring more in young adults. That is a worrying sign. What is actually happening? Perhaps our lifestyles have to do with it.
Okie dokie. I better go sleep abit.
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