( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) PHILIPPINES, November 4 - Press Release November 4, 2024 Villar Advocates for Early Breast Cancer Detection and Awareness in the Philippines Senator Cynthia Villar has underscored the urgent need for increased awareness and early detection of breast cancer during her address at the Breast Cancer Awareness seminar held in Las Piñas. With growing concerns about the rising number of cancer cases in the country, Villar emphasized the critical role of health vigilance. "Health is wealth," ika nga, kaya mahalaga na bigyan natin ng panahon ang ating kalusugan.
Dapat lagi tayong naka-alerto sa mga early signs and symptoms ng mga nakakabahalang sakit, kasama na diyan ang breast cancer," said the senator. Statistics reveal that breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the Philippines, with estimates suggesting that 1 in every 13 Filipino women may develop the disease during their lifetime. Globally, breast cancer accounts for over 2.
3 million new cases each year, according to the World Health Organization. During the seminar, Villar highlighted the importance of expanding knowledge and awareness about breast cancer, noting its potential impact on individuals and their loved ones, regardless of gender. "Sa pagtitipon ngayon, layon nating palawakin ang inyong kaalaman at kamalayan upang mas maagapan ang sakit na ito na maaaring makaapekto sa inyo, sa inyong pamilya, mga kaibigan, kapitbahay, o iba pang mahal ninyo sa buhay, ba.
