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any women believe that they will never develop
breast cancer because they have no family history of
the disease or they have no other known risk factors.
The reality is that all women are at risk for breast cancer. It
does not discriminate. Women have a one in eight lifetime
risk of developing this disease. In fact, the older a woman,
the greater her risk of getting breast cancer. Women in the
55 to 65 age bracket are at the highest risk of developing
breast cancer. Women can even be diagnosed with breast
cancer in their 70’s, as in their 20’s.
No one knows exactly what causes breast cancer to
develop in a certain person at a certain time and there
are no sure ways to prevent it. However, it is not a death
sentence. You can be proactive about your breast health.
The earlier a breast cancer
is detected, the better the
treatment options and chances
of cure. In this way, earlier
detection has helped to improve
the length and quality of life of
people diagnosed with breast
cancer while reducing breast
cancer death rates. There is
immense hope for those diagnosed with breast cancer. The
key is to detect it early and accurately.
Now, with the opening of Trinidad & Tobago’s first and only
Specialist Breast Centre, women can be assured that all
of their breast health needs can be addressed reliably and
conveniently. Pink Hibiscus Breast Health Specialists is a
comprehensive and integrative breast centre exclusively
dedicated to the screening and early detection of breast
cancer. They offer a full range of screening and diagnostic
testing for breast cancer through a multi-disciplinary team
of professionals in a one-stop, best in class specialist
breast centre. The Centre offers:
• State of the art technology
• A team of international medical specialists with over 30
years experience in breast health
• Accurate and speedy diagnosis at one location
Pink Hibiscus is committed to empowering women to
take charge of their breast health. The best way to find
breast cancer early is to get screened routinely. There
are screening tests applicable for women of all ages. A
specialist centre can help you determine your personal risk
and what screening tests are right for you. The screening
program is conducted annually and typically takes less
than one hour.
Do something positive for yourself and your loved ones
today – call Pink Hibiscus to set up your routine screening
appointment – for the comfort in knowing.
Am I at risk for
breast cancer?
