Cervical Cancer
High on a Women's
Most (Not) Wanted List!
In her desire to bring the most timely information to women; Sister Siti Khadijah arranged for Dr. Nor Haslinda Mat Hasim and Dr. Akmal Suffia to be guest speakers at womenSembangSembang café.
From L to R Dr. Akmal Suffia Dr. Nor Haslinda Mat Hasim and Sister Siti Khadijah Daud (Pengarah Pembangunan Usahawan & Pemasaran PPIM / KOPPIM)
The presentation touched on one of the two greatest Killers of women.
Cervical Cancer
Globally, this killer is diagnosed in over 500,000 women per year and is the leading cause of cancer related death among women behind breast cancer!
Dr. Nor Haslinda Mat Hasim highlighted the seriousness of the statistics by stating that every 2minutes a woman dies from this form of cancer.
Closer to home; it was learned that among Malaysians, Chinese women have the highest incidence of cervical cancer followed by Indians and Malays.
What are the reasons such a high rate of mortality among the precious jewels (mothers, sister and daughters)here and abroad?
Perhaps it is the lack of education or fear of knowing which keeps women from going for check ups.
What ever the case women have to take their health in to their hands and become more proactive about getting factual information and treatment, if necessary for this deadly disease.
Some of the Signs and Symptoms are:
Get Informed!
Some online information that will dispel some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding Cervical Cancer can be found
(HERE!)
Women understand....There is Good News!
Dr. Nor Haslinda stresses that no matter which ethnic group you belong, the latter problems can be avoided, if women go to the doctor for a yearly “Pap Smear”.
Visit
Imperial Clinic Online!
to learn more about this topic and other areas of women's inner and outer health and beauty.
As-Salaam Alaikum
Muneer A. Rasheed
International Advisor & Consultant (PPIM)
The World Muslim Consumer Association
Asia Source Consulting
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