‘PinkTober’—Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer……. by Maheen Nazar from XI C

The term‘PinkTober’ has been surfacing all over the internet recently, in support of Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, which is commemorated during the month of October.
Beaconhouse School System has displayed its support for the awareness of breast cancer via organising
an orientation for its female high school students and staff. Dr. Nusrat Nisar and Major Dr. Faryal Sadaqat
were kindly invited to teach reliable information about breast cancer to everyone present, through a
running presentation of the topic as well.
As both of the remarkable doctors explained, breast cancer is a disease that has staggeringly high
statistics, particularly in the region of South Asia, where multiple factors contribute to its alarming
numbers. Self-examination is crucial to detecting this cancer early on, and the invited doctors clearly
explained the correct way of doing so.
The orientation lasted a little over an hour, during which both doctors managed to relay vital information
about the illness, e.g; what exactly it is, what are its signs, ways to prevent such a cancer, ways to detect
it, what risk factors contribute to its development, how is self-examination carried out, and more.
Nearing the end, Major Dr. Faryal Sadaqat and Dr. Nusrat Nisar also answered the staff and students’
questions, leaving everyone satisfied with what they learnt after it was over. Shields of Honour were also
presented to both doctors, and everyone who attended the session received a pink ribbon with the word
‘PinkTober’ on it, to wear on their arms and showcase support for the matter.
Breast cancer is nothing to be ashamed about, and by education and awareness only will we be able to
identify and treat such a terrible illness. Beaconhouse will continue to support and educate its students
on important global matters such as this, so that little by little, positive differences can be brought about,
starting right here, from school.