Pakistan, Oct. 3 -- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Day, where cancer specialists emphasised early detection, diagnosis and timely treatment to fight breast cancer.

Dr. Tabinda Sadaf, Consultant Clinical & Radiation Oncologist, highlighted the importance of "knowing your normal" for early detection, noting a 95% cure rate when caught early. She outlined key symptoms: painless lumps, nipple discharge, or changes in breast skin texture, urging breast awareness. Dr. Tahira Yasmeen, Consultant Medical Oncologist, said that breast cancer is not one disease and there are different types and tailored treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted, and hormonal therap...