Breast Cancer Awareness Month: No one should face breast cancer alone
- Yann Tyng Kooi
- Sep 30, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 12
✦ Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. In 2022, approximately 2.3 million women were diagnosed and another 670,000 died from the disease.
What we also need to be aware of is that breast cancer affects both men and women, with one in eight cancer cases in both sexes. In settings where there are health system barriers and a lack of awareness and knowledge, cases are detected late, leading to poor outcomes.
It is imperative to continue to promote advocacy, awareness and behaviour change communication on breast cancer. Increasingly, we are seeing more platforms coming up for knowledge exchange, collaboration and action to provide support for those managing and recovering from the disease as well as their families and caregivers.
"The World Health Organization’s Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI), established in 2021, brings together stakeholders from around the world and across sectors with the shared goal of reducing breast cancer by 2.5% per year, which over a 20-year period would save 2.5 million lives." - Source: WHO
Lens of Hope
When one gets a breast cancer diagnosis, the early days can be overwhelming. Fear and uncertainty become a constant. Sandy Brandon shares her personal journey of separation, loss and being diagnosed with breast cancer, which led her to create Lens of Hope.
Her love for photography and sharing of hope gave rise to the creation of 30 beautiful affirmation cards specially designed for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer, offering a gentle reminder of strength, hope and resilience. Each card features a unique, original photography by Sandy and a carefully chosen affirmation.
"I found when going through my own journey with breast cancer, friends would bring me small gifts like candles, angels, magazines. It brought me comfort knowing someone cared. I also found sometimes friends did not know what to say, and it was people I didn't know very well that came to help and support me. These cards are my way of giving back and hopefully supporting those ladies when they wake up at 3am and feel very alone." - Sandy Brandon
Finding Strength through Community
Support is one of the most powerful tools in the journey through breast cancer. Across our communities, there are incredible networks offering emotional, physical, and practical help to patients and survivors alike. From local cancer support groups and wellness programs to online communities and counselling services, these connections remind us that no one should walk this path alone. Whether it’s sharing experiences, joining group activities, or simply having someone to listen, these acts of care create strength, hope, and healing — together.
To find out how we can best support loved ones who are managing and recovering from breast cancer, check out Breast Cancer Network Australia's website here. No one should face breast cancer alone.❋
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