Hyderabad, Sep 30 : Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation (UBF) and the US Consulate General, Hyderabad today announced a month of activities aimed at creating awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer among women in Andhra Pradesh.Speaking at a media conference, Consul General Katherine Dhanani said ''American or Indian, I don't want one more woman to die.''That's why I am participating in Sunday's Pink Ribbon Walk 2010 and I'm thrilled that US Consulate staff will be joining me. ''Our participation salutes women cancer survivors and encourages those fighting the disease not to give up. ''We walk together to show our solidarity and our commitment to spread the word about early detection''.Dr P Raghu Ram, CEO, Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation, said ''As breast cancer cannot be prevented, early detection is the key.''There are only two ways for early detection of breast cancer. First, all women must be 'Breast Aware' and if they detect any changes in the breast, they should consult a specialist. 'Second, all women over the age of 40 years should have annual screening mammograms.'Detection of breast cancer at an early stage will ensure long term survival of well over 90 per cent.'' Dr Raghu Ram said as part of the campaign, other activities such as 'Paint the City Pink' are being organised. Prominent buildings such as the US Consulate General, the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly, Charminar, the Buddha Statue, Hyderabad Public School and many others would be lit pink as well as hoardings across the city.UBF is also hosting the exclusive India premiere of the Hollywood film 'One a Minute,' a global docudrama to raise funds for promoting awareness as well as supporting survivors of breast cancer. The national premiere would be held in Hyderabad on October 24, Dr Raghu Ram said.Stating the startling statistics relating to breast cancer, Dr Raghu Ram highlighted the fact that more than one million women worldwide are newly diagnosed with breast cancer annually.Worldwide, a woman dies of breast cancer every minute. According to World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, more than half of the global cancer burden is found in underdeveloped and developing countries.
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