Cyberknife and Tomotherapy Center JPMC, Karachi, Pakistan.
Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Cancer Control. 2024 Jan-Dec;31:10732748241292565. doi: 10.1177/10732748241292565.
Breast cancer is a widespread and fatal disease that impacts millions of individuals globally. Pakistan has seen a notable rise in both incidence and mortality rates, ranking among the highest globally alongside the Solomon Islands. The WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI) strives to decrease global mortality by 2.5% annually, emphasizing the need for awareness campaigns to educate women about the disease. Tumor boards serve as essential interdisciplinary platforms for discussing intricate cancer cases. Nevertheless, Pakistan's health care system encounters obstacles in delivering oncology care due to limited resources. In response, the Tumor Boards Facilitation Forum (TEFF) was established to support tumor boards within the public sector.TEFF actively promotes cancer awareness and education during Pinktober through diverse initiatives. Among these is the Self-Breast Examination workshop for students, which educates them on self-examination techniques and the significance of prompt action in identifying breast cancer symptoms. Additionally, TEFF organizes yoga activities for health care professionals, advocating for holistic well-being. Collaborating with non-profit organizations like Shine Humanity, TEFF hosts awareness camps and coordinates a scarf donation drive for cancer survivors. Furthermore, TEFF arranges breast cancer awareness walks and encourages fundraising through charity events. In summary, breast cancer presents a significant challenge in Pakistan, necessitating immediate action through initiatives like GBCI and TEFF to raise awareness, enhance early detection, and provide comprehensive care. These efforts promote community engagement, foster connections among survivors, and empower individuals. By uniting our efforts, we can reduce the incidence of breast cancer, improve patient outcomes, and ensure comprehensive care for all affected individuals. This article aims to underscore the crucial role of tumor boards in Pakistan in enhancing awareness and education among women regarding breast cancer.
乳腺癌是一种广泛存在且致命的疾病，影响着全球数百万人。巴基斯坦的发病率和死亡率都显著上升，与所罗门群岛一起成为全球发病率最高的国家之一。世界卫生组织全球乳腺癌倡议（GBCI）致力于每年将全球死亡率降低 2.5%，强调需要开展宣传活动，教育妇女了解这种疾病。肿瘤委员会是讨论复杂癌症病例的重要跨学科平台。然而，由于资源有限，巴基斯坦的医疗保健系统在提供肿瘤学护理方面遇到了障碍。为了应对这一挑战，成立了肿瘤委员会促进论坛（TEFF），以支持公共部门的肿瘤委员会。TEFF 通过各种举措，在粉红十月期间积极宣传癌症意识和教育。其中包括为学生举办的自我乳房检查研讨会，教育他们自我检查技术以及及时发现乳腺癌症状的重要性。此外，TEFF 还为医疗保健专业人员组织瑜伽活动，倡导整体健康。TEFF 与 Shine Humanity 等非营利组织合作，举办宣传活动和围巾捐赠活动，为癌症幸存者提供支持。此外，TEFF 还组织乳腺癌意识步行活动，并通过慈善活动鼓励筹款。总之，乳腺癌在巴基斯坦是一个重大挑战，需要通过 GBCI 和 TEFF 等倡议立即采取行动，提高意识，加强早期检测，并提供全面的护理。这些努力促进了社区参与，加强了幸存者之间的联系，并赋予了个人力量。通过共同努力，我们可以降低乳腺癌的发病率，改善患者的预后，并确保所有受影响的人都能得到全面的护理。本文旨在强调肿瘤委员会在巴基斯坦提高妇女对乳腺癌的意识和教育方面的重要作用。
