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Make a pledge to a healthier life on World Cancer Day
- Together it is possible
Cairo, February 2, 2012 - On World Cancer Day 4 February 2012, Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE) and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) are asking everyone in Egypt to make a pledge to join in the global fight against cancer - it is only by every person, organisation, and government individually doing their part that the world will be able to reduce premature deaths from this devastating disease.
"While some risk factors for cancer are outside of our control, such as age or genetics, many people may be unaware that an estimated one third of cancers worldwide are preventable". said Dr Mohamed Shaalan, Chairman, BCFE.
"On World Cancer Day, we encourage all Egyptians to join the international effort to reduce the number of lives affected by cancer by making healthier choices to reduce their cancer risk," said Dr Shaalan.
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International Oncology Conference 2012
The International Oncology Conference 2012 will focus on translational advances in the treatment of cancer. Leading doctors and researchers will discuss the latest therapies and breakthroughs in this field. There will also be launches of improvised equipments and facilities, together with drug releases by pharmaceutical companies.
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"Simply Check" Campaign for Detecting Breast Cancer
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE) launched "Simply Check" campaign which provides a lot of free activities for Egyptian women.
Dr. Mohamed Shaalan, BCFE Chairman, said that the aim of this campaign is to change Egyptian culture towards the breast cancer disease. The campaign also targets the misconceptions in the communities a lot of women repeat such as: "the ugly disease", "no one will want to marry my daughters" or "leave the door shut, I'd rather die without knowing".
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Coordination Meeting on Regional Comparative Breast Cancer Research Program Sponsored by WHO in Sharm El sheikh
The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean held a scientific forum in coordination with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE) in Sharm El sheikh from 20-22 Jan, 2012. The forum covered the comparative research programs for breast cancer in the Middle East.
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Medical Campaign at Telecom Mansoura
2158 Women Screened
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE) continues its medical campaign to increase the awareness of Telecom Egypt Company's employees in Mansura governorate. This is part of the cooperation protocol between BCFE and Telecom Egypt in order to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer among company employees in all governorates.
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New Method in Lymphedema Treatment
Free Sessions for Lymphedema Prevention and Treatment
BCFE staff attended the lymphedema workshop organized by Dr. Mohamed Farouq, Director of Al Balasam for Health Services, for physical therapy and health care providers for breast cancer patients. The workshop focused on a new type of bandages for lymphedema treatment. It was given by Dr. Marryvonne Chardon, President of Living Better with Lymphedema Association in France.
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Free Screening in Matareyya
BCFE organized a screening session in coordination with Mar Girgis Youth Coptic Organization in Matareyya. This was done as part of the continuous cooperation and partnership with all institutions, organizations and NGOs to raise awareness and assist in the early detection of breast cancer.The screening session included a presentation on breast cancer risk factors and the habits women can adopt to reduce their risk. The women were taught how to perform the breast self-exam and received free medical examinations and mammograms.
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Screening for 800 Greater Cairo Sanitary Drainage Company Employees
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE), headed by Dr. Mohamed Shaalan, started the new year with its campaigns to fight and detect breast cancer. A campaign has been in progress in coordination with the Greater Cairo Sanitary Drainage Company under the auspices of Engineer Mansour Badawi Ibrahim, Chairman and Managing Director.
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BCFE Trains Abol-Fadl NGO Team
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE) aims to develop and improve the capacities of organizations concerned with raising awareness and fighting breast cancer. Therefore, BCFE organized a training program for Sheikh Abdul-Salam Abol-Fadl NGO's team from Mahalla City. Abol-Fadl NGO is planning to open a medical center to provide awareness and services to fight breast cancer for women in Mahalla City and the surrounding villages.
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Ambassadors and Celebrities at the Pink Steps Festival
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE) held its annual festival "Pink Steps towards a Healthy Life" on October 21, 2011. This was BCFE's 8th annual event at the Gezira Sporting Club to raise awareness and fight breast cancer attended by 3000 participants.
The participants included H.E. Mrs. Anne Patterson, U.S. Ambassador to Egypt, Dr. Mohamed Shaalan, BCFE Chairperson, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Social
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