'Al-Burdi Awa'... Evening celebrates breast cancer fighters and breaks the barrier of fear
The Women's Cultural and Social Association organized an awareness evening in Kuwait celebrating breast cancer fighters and survivors, emphasizing the importance of early detection and medical follow-up.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Organized by the Women’s Cultural and Social Association, coinciding with the launch of October
Fajr Al-Husseini: Breast cancer is not the end of life... Follow-up after recovery is essential
Maryam Al-Shatti: 98% recovery rate when the disease is detected in its early stages
During an evening filled with messages of hope, awareness, and support, the Women’s Cultural and Social Association honored more than 100 women who are breast cancer survivors and those who have recovered from the disease, at the charitable awareness event “In Pink, We Are Aware... Awareness Today, Health for Tomorrow,” organized by the association’s health program, coinciding with the launch of Pink October for breast cancer awareness.
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This year’s event came with a different spirit, as it went beyond disease awareness to make the stories of fighters and survivors the central focus, sending a message that the cancer journey does not end with diagnosis and that life continues after treatment, emphasizing the importance of regular follow-ups and health care.
Two Key Messages
The association’s secretary general and head of the health program, Dr. Fajr Al-Husseini, stated in a special interview with “Al-Siyasa” that this year’s event focused particularly on survivors and newly diagnosed patients, based on two core messages: first, that early detection is the first line of defense against breast cancer; and second, that recovery does not mean neglecting medical follow-up.
Dr. Al-Husseini explained that fear of mammograms or the word “cancer” may lead some women to postpone screening, noting that advances in medicine and treatments have significantly improved the ability to manage the disease, while early detection remains a key factor in reducing treatment duration and increasing recovery chances.
For her part, Aziza Abl, a member of the health committee, said the association annually strives to raise awareness about breast cancer through diverse methods, pointing out that listening to survivors’ experiences sends a powerful message to women beginning their treatment journey, reinforcing that a diagnosis does not mean the end of life.
Abl urged women not to fear screening, highlighting the importance of starting necessary tests at age 40, alongside self-exams at an earlier age, and taking advantage of various awareness and communication channels.
For her part, Dr. Maryam Al-Shatti, a diagnostic radiologist at Mubarak Hospital and head of the National Early Detection Program for Breast Cancer at the Ministry of Health, confirmed that breast cancer is one of the most common types among women, but also one that can be treated, stressing the importance of early detection to achieve the best recovery chances.
Al-Shatti noted that incidence rates in Kuwait are high compared to global averages, with the disease appearing at younger ages, while emphasizing that Kuwait’s treatment system has seen significant development in terms of equipment, medications, and medical specialties.
She pointed out that recovery rates depend on the stage at which the disease is detected, explaining that early-stage detection raises the recovery rate to approximately 98%.
The evening featured a diverse program combining sports, health awareness, and psychological and social support, along with lectures covering early detection, nutrition, mental health, and women’s health.
