Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, joined the riders of the Pink Caravan on the sixth day of its journey across the UAE. She joined the Pink Caravan as it was heading from Lisili to Dubai International Endurance City to show her support for the campaign’s noble goals. “Today is a very special day because we are joining the Pink Caravan riders, who are raising awareness about the breast cancer, in supporting this very important cause. The idea of the Pink Caravan, which is the first of its kind in UAE and the region, deserves unlimited support from all parties. I feel privileged to be part of this effort to create breast cancer awareness among women, and I will always happily contribute to such a great cause. Life is a ride, so let us ride safely,” said Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In a show of solidarity, Abdullah Ahmed Al Sheikh, Hessa Ahmed Al Sheikh, Emirati singer Saud Abu Sultan, Saud Al Kaabi, as well as a number of Fursan Al Warqa riders joined the Pink Caravan on Thursday, 7 April. On the sixth day of its journey, the Pink Caravan offered early breast cancer examinations and screenings for men at the Lisili mobile clinic in Dubai in an initiative that was widely welcomed by men and women because of the importance of the early detection of breast cancer. The Pink Caravan will continue its journey to Mirdif City Centre on Friday, where it will conduct free tests for the early detection of breast cancer at two separate mobile medical clinics, which were donated by Medcare Hospital to help maintain the privacy of visitors. While more common in women, breast cancer can affect both women and men. Breast cancer accounts for 28% of the total cancer cases globally, and is the second cause of cancer death in the world after lung cancer. Nine out of 10 women who are diagnosed and treated early for breast cancer could experience a five-year survival term. Breast cancer cannot be prevented but, if detected early, it can be treated. Early detection is the only way to protect women and men against breast cancer, and is the key to survival. Conducting regular breast examinations helps increase the chances of detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages. And, if cancer is found early, there are choices for treatment and a greater chance of recovery.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 06:39:34 +0000
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