Tag: pinktober

  • Ali Xeeshan launches new campaign to raise awareness on breast cancer

    Staying true to his vision, Ali Xeeshan has launched yet another campaign to talk about the stigma around breast cancer.

    Titled Parday Mein Parwah, the campaign features Asma Nabeel, a breast cancer survivor, who shot for it during her chemotherapy. The dupatta which is the main element of the campaign is embroidered with Nabeel’s words.

    Sharing a picture from the campaign on social media, Nabeel said: “Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia with over 85,000+ cases every year. The disease can be prevented if caught at an early stage except their hesitation to check themselves becomes a barrier. “

    “Ali Xeeshan [has] joined hands with the pink warrior Asma Nabeel to bring you a dupatta that not only reminds you to care for your health but also safeguards your modestly,” reads the caption further.

    Xeeshan also shared a video from the campaign on social media. The video highlights the cultural barrier women face in detecting breast cancer because of the stigma attached to the disease.

    Xeeshan further said that all proceeds from the sale of the dupatta will go to breast cancer victims.

    Earlier, Ali presented his latest collection ‘Numaish,’ which highlighted the issues of dowry at the Hum Bridal Couture Week 2021.

  • Five-step guide to breast self-examination

    Five-step guide to breast self-examination

    October is often referred to as Pinktober in a bid to raise awareness about breast cancer among the masses, given the stigma attached to using the word “breast.”

    However, given the spread of the disease, it is absolutely essential to spread awareness on the topic. Early detection is the best way to combat the disease and one way to detect it is breast self-examination.

    Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can do Breast Self-Examination (BSE):

    Know what to look for

     Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with
    your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips. Your breasts should be
    their normal size, shape, and color, and they should be evenly shaped without
    visible swelling or any other changes. 

    Try to sense how your breasts feel at different times of the month

    This can change during your menstrual cycle and knowing
    your breast shape and size could bring any abnormality to your attention.

    Do breast self-examinations yourself

    There are different ways to perform a self-exam. You can do the examination lying down. While lying down breast tissue is more spread out and easier to feel. Or you can perform one in the shower where soap and water can help your fingers move more easily over your breast skin.

    Know what to feel for

    Lie flat and place your right hand behind your head.
    Using the first three fingers of your left hand, feel the breast tissue on your
    right breast. Be sure to use the pads of the fingers, not just the very tips.

     Feel for anything that feels hard and round. Then
    start at your armpit area and work your way towards the center of each breast.
    Move across to the middle of your body until you only feel the breastbone.

     Make sure you use three different levels of
    pressure to feel the tissue: light pressure at the top for tissue just under
    the skin, medium pressure to check tissue in the middle of the breast, and
    deeper pressure to feel the tissue closest to the chest wall. Make sure to
    apply each pressure level to each area before moving on. Do this with both
    breasts.

     Finally, you should squeeze each nipple gently to
    check for discharge.

    When to take an action

     If you feel something uncommon, or see something
    different, schedule an appointment with your doctor promptly. Don’t delay.