Coping with breast cancer

Stay strong!

A breast cancer diagnosis can be grounds of a broad series of feelings such as rejection, guiltiness, helplessness, worry, panic, and fear. These are all common feelings that breast cancer holders might feel due to being a stressful time for them and people around them. This is why it is very important at that stage to build and maintain a strong support network of relatives and friends. A breast cancer diagnosis should make time to share their feelings with their beloved ones. Co-survivors of cancer may be a relative, friend, colleague or even a member from the health care team. These people are there to help for many reasons such as:

• Providing support throughout the whole experience.

• Helping with daily or other tasks.

• Offering assistance in collecting information concerning breast cancer.

Moreover, talking or seeing a consultant or social worker would help with solving issues that are related or  part of the illness.

Lastly, a discussion with a doctor is one of the best choices that can be taken by the breast cancer holder.

Breast Cancer Survivors Survey

Your participation is valuable!

This survey is conducted to gather information and show the importance of breast cancer survivors.  In addition, this survey is for the Pink Heroes and anyone who has witnessed the struggle of a breast cancer diagnoses. The survey will take no more than 5 minutes to fill out. Do not forget, you are not the only one helping us gather information, you are also helping us help others and being  part of it. Click here to participate.

For your information, the following survey is absolutely confidential.

Thank you for your time and effort.

Awareness Campaign

Zahra Al-Kharji & her personal experience with breast cancer:

A huge number of people are unaware of how serious breast cancer is and what its side effects are. In this regards, the student association of GUST, organized an event just to emphasize how important the awareness is and how much of a great impact it can make on not only the behavior, but also the health of those who suffer from breast cancer. With the help of truly amazing event planners, The Hue Concept created a mini pink garden in the center of the campus. Within the garden, they interacted with other students in ways to raise funds. First, a flower fundraiser was organized where each student can buy a bouquet of flowers and the proceeds go to charity. Also a canvas was set up, where students donate to write an inspiring message on it; the canvas was also donated to charity. The highlight of the whole week was about Zahra Al Kharji’s personal experience with breast cancer. She moved to audience into a state of shock when she shaved her hair off in support of women who lost and are losing their hair due to the disease.