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3 Facts To Know About Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women…

It’s that time of the year again when that distinctive shade of pink can be found on almost everyone and everything. October has long been the month dedicated to breast cancer awareness around the world, a cause supported through fundraisers, donations, solidarity movements and symbolic gestures. Let’s take a look at a few interesting facts about the deadly disease. 

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1. Killer of Middle Eastern Women

It is said that almost 80 percent of women in the region are diagnosed at an advanced stage by the time they finally visit a doctor, and a lot seems to be due to unawareness and stigma that prevents women from seeking early detection. In addition, there is a significantly higher incidence of breast cancer in Middle Eastern women under 40 than in the Western world. One report places the figure at around 30 percent, compared to five percent in the US.

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