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Monday 7 october 2019

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

ORANJESTAD — The Breast Can- 27% of all the new breast cancer
cer Awareness Month, marked in cases is detected among women
countries across the world every between the ages of 65 – 75.
October, helps to increase atten- In Aruba there are several organi-
tion and support for the awareness, zations you can recur to for what-
early detection and treatment as ever questions or information you
well as palliative care of the dis- might need such as Mary- Joan
ease. If visiting Aruba this month Foundation Aruba, Stichting BOB
you will most probably be con- and Koningin Wilhelmina Fonds
fronted with fund raising for breast Aruba.
cancer foundations in the streets or All these foundations are there to
supermarkets. give patients and their family sup-
port during this difficult stage of
Breast cancer is the most com- life. These organizations have been
monly occurring cancer in women According to research, Aruba working hard during the whole this good cause. Stichting BOB’s
and the second most common does not differ much from the rest year by organizing different activi- goal is to promote early detec-
cancer overall. There were over 2 of world. Annually there are about ties for breast cancer awareness. tion of breast cancer by screen-
million new cases in 2018. In low- 65 new breast cancer cases de- Stichting BOB welcomes you to ing healthy women between 45-75
and middle-income countries the tected on Aruba. The women af- support them with participation in years.
incidence has been rising steadily fected are between the ages of their Full Moon Walk coming Sat-
in the last years due to increases in 45 - 75 and more than 50% are urday, October 12. They gather at For more information contact these
life expectancy, urbanization and between the ages of 45 - 64 years. Baby Beach in San Nicolas where organizations at:
the adoption of western lifestyles. the walk starts at 7 PM. Tickets are Mary- Joan Foundation Aruba,
available at IBISA (Facebook ibisa Telephone +297 589-9999 or Face-
Currently there is not sufficient aruba). Bring your water bottle and book Mary Joan Foundation Aruba
knowledge on the causes of breast flashlight and join them to support Stichting BOB, Telephone +297 588-
cancer, therefore, early detection 1212 or Facebook Stichting BOB
of the disease remains the corner- Aruba
stone of breast cancer control.
When breast cancer is detected Koningin Wilhelmina Fonds Aruba,
early, and if adequate diagnosis Telephone +297 582-0412 or Face-
and treatment are available, there book Koningin Wilhelmina Fonds
is a good chance that breast can- Aruba
cer can be cured. If detected late,
however, curative treatment is of- Know that you are not alone there
ten no longer an option. In such is always someone there to help
cases, palliative care to relieve the you get through this tough time. q
suffering of patients and their fami-
lies is needed.

Love for Local Delight

food, send us your favorite recipe from the month of October.
Aruba has its typical local cuisine which is honored every your country to be published in Aruba To-
year in the month of October. Restaurants offer specials day! It does not matter where you come Are you a restaurant owner and would you
with local delicacies and give the opportunity to our visi- from, even though we celebrate Aruban like to connect with our readers who are
tors to get a real taste of Aruba. For both sides, restaurants culinary this month, the world is rich in cul- guests of the many resorts we have on our
and residents/guests Aruba Today has something special tures and food is global. We are curious dushi island, please ask for our specials for
in mind. about your favorite dishes from home. You advertisement. Contact our sales depart-
may send your recipe to email news@aru- ment for more details at: +297 597-7801 or
Are you a reader of our newspaper and do you love batoday.com. This special applies only to email: linda.reijnders@cspnv.com. q