Do Not Be Lazy, Make Sure to Regularly Perform Self Breast Examinations

"Cannot be lazy, make sure to regularly perform self-breast examinations"

Do Not Be Lazy, Make Sure to Regularly Perform Self Breast Examinations

Dream - Breast cancer is a serious threat to women in Indonesia. According to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) released in 2020, the number of breast cancer patients in Indonesia is much higher compared to other types of cancer, with more than 20 thousand people losing their lives due to this disease.

The translation of the text "Faktor Tingginya" from Bahasa to English while preserving any HTML tags is: "The factor of high"

One of the factors contributing to the high mortality rate due to breast cancer is the lack of public awareness about the importance of early detection and clinical examination related to breast cancer. Unfortunately, often someone only realizes the condition of cancer at an advanced stage when treatment becomes more difficult.

"Early symptoms include a lump but no pain, turns out to be stage 2. Finally, I underwent chemotherapy and it should have been done 12 times. But in the end, I had to stop chemotherapy due to financial limitations."

"ujar Dewi, Cancer Survivor at the Let's SADARI After Menstruation Fun Walk event with Unicharm and YKPI with 100 Breast Cancer Survivors, Sunday, October 1, 2023."

To raise awareness about the importance of self-examination (SADARI) on days 7 to 10 of menstruation, as well as to support overall breast cancer awareness, Charm and the Indonesian Breast Cancer Foundation (YKPI) are organizing the event "Let's SADARI After Menstruation Fun Walk" this year. In this activity, Charm and YKPI provide an educational booth for visitors who want to learn more about breast cancer. At the Charm booth, they also introduce limited edition Pink Ribbon packaging products that will be launched in mid-October 2023. In addition, they provide a "Wall of Fame" where visitors can write their signatures and messages of support and motivation for breast cancer patients, as a form of support for the Pink Ribbon movement.

"\u201cIn the products we hold, there is a direct way to do breast self-examination, there are already steps, so young people can easily know,\u201d said Sri Haryani, Sales Director of PT Uni-Charm Indonesia on the same occasion. It is important to remember that prevention remains the main step in facing breast cancer. If it is already sick, this disease can become more complicated and dangerous. "If it is already sick, there is an odor, already suppurating, it will actually be heavier. The main steps are medical treatment and regular consultation with a doctor," said Linda Agum Gumelar, General Chairman of YKPI on the same occasion."

In addition to undergoing regular medical check-ups and consulting with doctors, a healthy lifestyle is also important. "Living a healthy life, balanced diet, exercise, and managing stress are also very important, and reduce fatty foods," added Linda.

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