Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana, in partnership with Prince Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi, hosted a Pink October workshop with the objective to raise awareness about breast cancer.

The workshop was held at Capital Centre Arjaan Hotel, where guests and colleagues attended a seminar on early detection of breast cancer by Dr Safa Suliman which was followed by a session of self-assessment techniques. The forum was then opened for questions addressed to Dr. Safa Suliman. Later the female attendees were treated to a wide selection of pink themed desserts and games with prizes to Yas Waterworld & Ferrari World.

In this regard, general manager Chadi Nicolas said: “At Capital Centre Arjaan guests and colleague’s health and wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us and I would like to thank the team of medical experts at Prince Medical Centre for the great support rendered towards this event for breast cancer awareness”

On the sidelines of the lecture, Dr. Suliman said: “The fight against breast cancer is an ongoing struggle. October is about raising awareness and giving people hope.  Ninety eight per cent of breast cancer survivors won the battle because of early detection.  Similarly, prevention and knowing the risk factors are equally important defenses in the fight against this condition.  As a healthcare provider, we are truly honoured to be part of this life-changing endeavour.”

According to a report by media outlet Khaleej Times, more than 20 per cent of all female deaths in the UAE are caused by breast cancer, and the deadly disease is attributed to almost 40 per cent of all cancer cases. Early diagnosis of breast cancer leads to high survival rates of 90% and hence it is of immense importance through education, awareness and health checkups the number of deaths caused can be significantly brought down. - TradeArabia News Service