Breast Cancer Awareness Programme in Benazairabad

Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) Shaheed Benazirabad (Nawabshah) conducted a Breast Cancer Awareness program in the community on 26th November 2024.

The session was organized for local Lady Health Supervisors (LHS), Lady Health Workers (LHWs), and women from the area. I engaged Miss Afshan, a psychologist from PILL, who provided valuable insights on early diagnosis, causes, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer, as well as the importance of psychosocial support.

All three of us—Mr. Mansoor Ahmed, Mr. Majid Sain Bux, and Miss Afshan from PILL—presented the Moving on After Breast Cancer (Moving on ABC) research initiative and conducted interviews with breast cancer survivors to discuss their journeys.

The community members expressed their gratitude to PILL Shaheed Benazirabad for organizing this important event and appreciated the efforts to raise awareness. They also pledged continued support for PILL’s awareness initiatives and the delivery of care.

During the session, participants not only gained crucial knowledge, but also engaged actively in discussions. This fostered a sense of unity and teamwork as they collectively addressed an important health issue, emphasizing the need for such efforts to raise awareness among women in Nawabshah and surrounding areas.