Breast Cancer Awareness Forum 2023

Marking the start of the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Brunei Cancer Centre (TBCC) in collaboration with Ministry of Health recently hosted a forum titled A Conversation To Empower Women on Women’s Cancer : Time To Take Action on Monday, 2nd October 2023 at the Dar Al-Intishar, Jerudong Sports Complex.

The forum was attended by 150 guests comprising of government officers, representatives from non-government organisations (NGOs), representatives from corporate companies and teachers from various learning institutions around Brunei-Muara District.

Present as the Guest of Honour during the event was Yang Mulia Pengiran Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Zety Sufina Binti Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Sani, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy and Deputy Chairman of Board of Directors Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre.

The forum conversation saw medical experts from the Ministry of Health and The Brunei Cancer Centre sharing knowledge about breast cancer and gynaecological cancers, its psychological impacts as well as the advancement in the cancer care. Cancer survivors were also present to share their experiences battling with breast cancers and their thoughts about overcoming stigmas around cancer.

The event is part of The Brunei Cancer Centre’s mission to provide the necessary knowledge, to inspire conversations about prevention, to encourage women to undergo routine screenings, and to support those who are facing the challenges of diagnosis and treatment.