Identifying the warning signs and embracing prevention as a frontline strategy against breast cancer. Breast cancer, a complex and often insidious disease, typically initiates its journey within the tiny breast glands known as lobules, responsible for producing milk, or in the intricate network of ducts that ferry this vital substance to the nipple. Over time, […]
As part of Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam’s (BIBD) commitment to employee wellness, and in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BIBD in collaboration with Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) held a cancer awareness talk at the BIBD Headquarters yesterday. Over 50 BIBD employees attended the talk which focussed on common types of cancers in both […]
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The number of new cancer cases in the country continues to increase annually. Last year alone, over nine hundred new cancer cases were reported. This was shared by Doctor Raden Mas Jeffri bin Raden Mas Ismail, Consultant Medical Oncologist, The Brunei Cancer Centre, TBCC, Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre in an interview during yesterday morning s Rampai Programme in conjunction with World Cancer Day. Among the frequently occurring cancer are breast cancer, colon cancer and cervical cancer which affect women. Colon cancer, followed by lung cancer and prostate cancer can easily affect male patients.
Doctor Raden Mas Jeffri also explained that patients with the risk of getting cancer are those aged 40 and above. Eventhough last year the country faced the challenge of COVID-19, cancer treatment in the country was able to be carried out well. According to Doctor Raden Mas Jeffri, cancer is the main cause of death in many countries including Brunei Darussalam. The Union for Inte