Lebanese women triumph over cancer || Newspapers (Arabic)

On the occasion of the international month for raising awareness on breast cancer, the Assafir newspaper published a report on the experiences of women survivors of cancer.  In her testimonial Leila shared that she discovered that she had breast cancer when she was going through regular check up tests although she did not feel any discomfort of any sort.  During her chemotherapy sessions, she lost her hair but remained strong and refused to stay at home but rather decided to go out and flaunt her conditions so as to serve as a role model for others. Suzan, another survivor, discovered that she had cancer one month before her marriage. She had a mastectomy then traveled to Germany to continue her treatment. The support of her fiancée played a major role in her healing process.

All interviewed women confirmed through their testimonials that mental health was the key for their success. They noted that women should keep their courage, talk about their disease and avoid isolating themselves. They also encouraged women not to neglect themselves and to undergo regular mammography which can lead to early detection. Many of these women are now helping various associations involved in breast cancer programmes as they try to spread awareness on the disease and its prevention.  These women are indeed Arab models of courage in the fight against cancer.

Source: Assafir, 31/10/2012