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Special Why the benefits of regular screening for breast cancer still elude many Arab women

Why the benefits of regular screening for breast cancer still elude many Arab women

  • Cancer is often associated with social stigma in Arab societies, leading to late diagnosis and higher mortality 
  • Early breast cancer diagnosis can result in much less aggressive treatments and a far higher survival rate
By Jumana Al-Tamimi ·
New app aims to offer hope and support for breast cancer patients

New app aims to offer hope and support for breast cancer patients

By Rawaa Talass ·
Special How tech is revolutionizing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in Saudi Arabia graphic

How tech is revolutionizing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in Saudi Arabia

By Rawan Radwan ·
Special Participants take part in the Pink Caravan Ride in Dubai on February 28, 2018, a UAE breast cancer initiative. (AFP/File Photo)

How beating breast cancer changed the lives of four women in the Middle East

By Jumana Al-Tamimi ·
Breast cancer care boost at hospitals in Saudi Arabia’s Jouf province

Breast cancer care boost at hospitals in Saudi Arabia’s Jouf province

By Arab News ·
Health activists fight stigma to raise breast cancer awareness in Gaza

Health activists fight stigma to raise breast cancer awareness in Gaza

By Reuters ·
Pink ribbon bicycle ride raises breast cancer awareness in Jeddah

Pink ribbon bicycle ride raises breast cancer awareness in Jeddah

By SALEH FAREED ·
Special ‘Anyone can get it:’ Pakistani diplomat shares experience of surviving male breast cancer

‘Anyone can get it:’ Pakistani diplomat shares experience of surviving male breast cancer

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Special Breast cancer survivors urge women in the Middle East to seek timely screening photos

Breast cancer survivors urge women in the Middle East to seek timely screening

By Jumana Al-Tamimi ·
Regional brands join the fight against breast cancer

Regional brands join the fight against breast cancer

By Arab News ·
‘No shame in being sick’: Arab journalist fights breast cancer, creates awareness campaign along the way

‘No shame in being sick’: Arab journalist fights breast cancer, creates awareness campaign along the way

By Zaynab Khojji ·
Special How Saudi Arabia is leading Middle East’s fight against breast cancer

How Saudi Arabia is leading Middle East’s fight against breast cancer

By Jennifer Bell ·
Syrian president’s wife says she has fully recovered from breast cancer

Syrian president’s wife says she has fully recovered from breast cancer

By Reuters ·

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