Cultural Society Organizes 'Pink Awareness' to Boost Cancer Awareness and Promote Early Screening Culture

Nada Abu Nasr affirmed the importance of enhancing awareness of breast cancer and consolidating the culture of early detection, considering them among the most crucial steps in confronting the disease and increasing the chances of treatment and recovery. This statement was made during an awareness and charity evening organized by the Association’s Health Program under the slogan “With Pink, Be Aware… Awareness Today, Health Tomorrow,” coinciding with Pink October.

Dr. Fajr Al-Husseini, head of the Health Program and Treasurer of the Association, confirmed that this year’s event adopted a different approach, with the Association striving to make the evening more closely connected to breast cancer survivors and those who have recovered from the disease, by listening to their stories and experiences in confronting the illness. Al-Husseini explained that the Association aimed to highlight these inspiring role models, noting that while cancer fighters face a disease whose treatment journey can be difficult and lengthy, their determination, resilience, and positive outlook on life serve as a genuine source of inspiration and a message of hope for anyone undergoing this experience.

She added that the choice of the slogan “With Pink, Be Aware” underscores that awareness is the true beginning of confronting the disease, and that the goal extends beyond holding an event during October; it is about delivering a continuous message to women regarding the importance of caring for their health, taking the initiative to get screened, and not allowing fear to stand in the way of ensuring their well-being.

For her part, Heifa Al-Mousa, the General Secretary of the Cultural and Social Women’s Association, affirmed that the “With Pink, Be Aware” event aims to enhance awareness of the importance of prevention and early detection, and to encourage women to undergo regular screenings without hesitation or fear. Al-Mousa stressed that early detection is a fundamental step in confronting the disease, raising the chances of treatment and recovery. She explained that detecting breast cancer in its early stages makes the treatment journey easier and allows for multiple treatment options.

She called on all women to adhere to regular screenings and not hesitate to consult doctors, emphasizing that ensuring one’s health is a responsibility rooted in awareness, and that timely detection can make a significant difference in the treatment journey. She noted that some women may avoid screening out of fear of discovering the disease, but emphasized that screening should be an entry point to hope and reassurance, not a source of fear, especially given the advancements in medical diagnostic and treatment methods, and the availability of specialized medical facilities and personnel in the State of Kuwait.

In the same context, Maali Al-Ajmi, a physical therapy specialist and women’s health expert at Ahmadi Hospital and a member of the Association, affirmed that regular screening should be part of a woman’s self-care and health attention throughout the year, not limited to October. She clarified that early detection helps identify the disease in its initial stages, and stressed that health awareness enables women to approach screening more positively, free from fear and anxiety. She emphasized that caring for one’s health is a continuous responsibility that begins with awareness and translates into behavior, screenings, and medical follow-up.

In an inspiring personal testimony, survivor Nada Al-Attiyah shared her experience with breast and lymphatic cancer, affirming that she managed to overcome the disease three times, and that faith, willpower, and awareness were among her most important tools in her recovery journey. Al-Attiyah explained that her first diagnosis occurred in 2011, at a time when disease awareness was not as widespread as it is today. She noted that the expansion of campaigns, seminars, and educational programs contributed to raising her level of awareness and helped her confront the disease with steadfastness and positivity.