Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close with survivors going on a cruise to celebrate life
Saturday, 7 Nov 2009
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Fun-filled four-hour evening cruise for survivors and family to enjoy quality time together. |
Singapore, 7 Nov 2009 –
As a finale to the Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2009, 260 people, many of whom are breast cancer survivors, will set sail on Saturday, 7 th November, for a four-hour fun cruise to celebrate their victory over cancer.
Dubbed as the “Pink Ribbon Cruise”, the event is organised by the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and Singapore General Hospital, and supported by Breast Cancer Foundation, Health Promotion Board, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, Singapore Cancer Society and Tote Board.
On board the 36-metre Catamaran will be the breast cancer survivors, their families, friends and accompanied by healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses and volunteers from NCCS.
Project chairman Dr Ho Gay Hui, Senior Consultant at the Department of Surgical Oncology of NCCS said the event is an apt symbolisation of breast cancer patients’ journey to recovery. “Having won the battle against cancer, it is for the survivors to look forward to a smooth sailing journey and look forward to the horizon.
“We want to send the message to all breast cancer patients that they will not journey alone. Their families, friends and healthcare partners are always on hand to be with them,” said Dr Ho.
Unlike other cancer patients, breast cancer patients often take a harder hit psychologically when the patient loses one or both breasts as the breasts is seen as the emblem of womanhood. “As such, we strongly urge women to do their monthly breast self-examination and go for regular mammography if they are 40-year-old and above. This is not just about saving their breasts but, more importantly, about saving their lives,” stressed Dr Ho.
Wearing different shades of pink, participants will gather at the Singapore Cruise Centre before sailing off at 5pm on Saturday. There will be games, performances by Peranakan artistes, health quizzes, a sumptuous dinner and even karaoke for all to sing their hearts out!
About (NCCS)
The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is the premier cancer research and treatment facility in Singapore and in the region. It was established in 1997 and sees about 68 per cent of the public sector medical oncology cases and about 65 per cent of radiation oncology cases. NCCS not only houses the most number of oncologists in Singapore but is also equipped with the largest number of equipment to provide the latest radiation oncology care in Singapore.
For further information, please contact :
Ms Veronica Lee
Senior Executive, Corporate Communications
Tel:
6236 9429 / 9450 4017
Email:
Veronica.Lee.H.E.@nccs.com.sg
Ms Carol Ang
Executive, Corporate Communications
Tel:
6236 9424 / 9845 5354
Email:
Carol.Ang.S.Y@nccs.com.sg
Mr Joshua Tan
Officer, Corporate Communications
Tel:
6236 9464 / 9793 8589
Email: Joshua.Tan.C.H@nccs.com.sg
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