NCW calls for breast cancer action programme
The Council of Women has called for priority to be given to a national action plan on prevention and treatment of breast cancer, in line with WHO standards.
In comments on the pre-budget document, the council said it supported the government’s commitment to a comprehensive strategy to tackle cancer and the proposed breast cancer screening services for women in the 50-59 age bracket and for women at high risk.
"However, the Council believes that early detection measures for younger women and extending the services beyond the age of 59 should be a national priority which can offer vast opportunities for a better quality of life for women of all ages."
It said the action plan should be based on effective education, prevention and treatment measures.
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D. Buchanan
Aug 18th 2008, 18:58
"Cancer was the last thing on my mind."
I am a survivor of Colorectal cancer (CRC). I am 53 years old and I have 2 beautiful children and a wonderful family in Malta.
If detected early enough, CRC is one of the most curable types of cancer, with a 90-percent survival rate.
Testing is critical, because by the time there are warning signs, it may be in a later stage and more difficult to treat. I had no history in my family of cancer and I had no sign of cancer.
In Canada, tests such as mammograms (age 40) & colonoscopies (from age 50) are now routine tests & are part of our public health consciousness and standard care.
Some people are hesitant to get a colonoccopy They are either afraid, embarrassed, or don't want to go through the trouble. It's easier than getting your teeth cleaned."
I hope my experience will encourage people to get colonoscopies done.
It saved my life!!! "If you haven't had a colonoscopy, please do"
castillo j
Aug 18th 2008, 11:13
Yes, and we should also add a national screening for Colon Cancer and Prostate Cancer. Thanks