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A breast cancer specialist is urging women to report breast changes promptly, while a stage 4 survivor highlights the emotional and financial challenges of living with the disease.
Two Emirati women have shared their stories of battling breast cancer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), offering hope to others as breast cancer screening drives expand. Sara Al Sheebani and Meera Al Ameri both underwent operations and chemotherapy, but refused to let the disease define their lives. Al Sheebani, diagnosed at 34, had no symptoms and was not frightened, accepting her diagnosis and praying that the cancer would not spread.
She underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, experiencing pain at times, but remained determined to live life fully. Al Ameri, a marathon runner, weightlifter, and mother of five, also faced a shock diagnosis in 2024, despite her healthy lifestyle. She opted for a double mastectomy and continued exercising during her treatment.
Dr Rashed Alsuwaidi, director general of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, emphasized the importance of early detection, noting a 377.5% increase in breast cancer screenings in Abu Dhabi in October 2023 compared to the same month in 2024. Dr Aala Al Nuaimi highlighted that fear can prevent women from seeking help, while Dr Stephen Grobmyer at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Cancer Institute stressed the importance of screening in catching cancer early and improving patient outcomes.
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