{
  "id": 13079494,
  "title": "'I had to keep lifting myself up': Breast cancer survivors offer hope as screening push boosts health fight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/i-had-to-keep-lifting-myself-up-breast-cancer-survivors-offer-hope-as",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:09:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/09/i-had-to-keep-lifting-myself-up-breast-cancer-survivors-offer-hope-as-screening-push-boosts-health-fight/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two Emirati women, Sara Al Sheebani and Meera Al Ameri, who battled breast cancer, are sharing their stories to inspire others during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Both underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, but refused to let the disease define them. Al Sheebani, now 47, was diagnosed at 34 and underwent 20 radiotherapy sessions, while Al Ameri, a marathon runner and mother of five, received a double mastectomy. Despite the pain and challenges, they continued living their lives and encourage others to get screened regularly. Dr. Rashed Alsuwaidi emphasizes the importance of early detection, and Dr. Mouza Al Ameri stresses the role of fear in delaying help-seeking. Dr. Aala Al Nuaimi highlights the need for psychological support, and Dr. Stephen Grobmyer calls for improved screening methods for younger patients. Both women are advocates for early detection and emphasize that cancer can affect anyone.",
  "summary": "Breast cancer survivors in the UAE have delivered a message of hope to others as crucial screening drives are expanded to help save lives and transform \"awareness into action\". To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two Emirati women have shared their stories of battling back from adversity and refusing to allow the disease to define their lives. Sara Al Sheebani and Meera Al Ameri underwent…",
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        "title": "'I had to keep lifting myself up': Breast cancer survivors offer hope as screening push boosts health fight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/i-had-to-keep-lifting-myself-up-breast-cancer-survivors-offer-hope-as-13080373",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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