You cannot imagine how effective the pink ribbon can be as the beginning of a dialogue about breast cancer. On October 28th, we installed two large pink ribbons at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Hospital—one at the entrance of the building and one in the atrium. In addition, staff members wore pink ribbons to increase awareness about this devastating disease. The staff’s reaction was wonderful. Even the hospital security guards wore pink ribbons. And for our medical students, there was an educational program that included distributing educational books and brochures, plus a special edition of the school's newsletter, "Words to Inspire: Med School's Deeper Lessons."
The event, attended by Dr. Adnan Almazroa, KAU Vice President, and guests from Jagiellonian University, in Krakow, Poland, is part of KAU's plan to increase breast cancer awareness among health care providers, especially medical students. Since that day, many medical students have become excited about breast cancer and even offered to volunteer their time to increase awareness.
The newsletter features an article that captures my direct experience with breast cancer—as a woman and a doctor, and as someone who deeply loves her God and her country. Reflecting on my own diagnosis more than three years ago, I continue to share my story as a message of love I extend to every woman: Do not forget to make regular checks for possible tumors in your breasts. There are people who can help you win this fight—from your family to nurses and doctors.
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