Cancer still the 3rd leading cause of deaths in Fiji - Chan

Cancer is still the third leading cause of deaths in Fiji and our lifestyle is one of the main contributing factors.

This was highlighted by Fiji Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer, Belinda Chan at the Bushells Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraising event which was held at the Motibhai Group of Companies Head Office in Nadi.

The Fiji Cancer Society has a total of 368 registered patients and this includes patients who are being cared for at homes besides those who are regularly required to attend clinics and reviews at the hospitals.

Running on its 13th consecutive year, it is the longest-running and biggest cancer initiative in the country.

Last’s year the morning tea initiative raised a grand total of $60,325.00 and this year they are anticipating a total of $80,000.

She encourages employers to show their employees that they do care and to sign up for workplace screening.

During outreach programs, they have observed an increase in the number of women and men who are willing to be tested and are also eager to learn more about the signs and symptoms

Despite all of this, they are still receiving cases that present at a later stage and it is their hope that one day women and men will understand that early detection is crucial especially in the fight against cancer.

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