At Baheya Foundation, the first hospital in Egypt dedicated to the treatment and early detection of breast cancer, patients are never referred to as “cancer patients.” Instead, they are warriors and fighters. During their Pink October, or Breast Cancer Awareness Month, awareness events, positive expressions like “strength,” “precious,” “courage,” and “hope” are often repeated and emphasized by Baheya. Baheya’s message has always centered on the importance of mental health and psychological treatments for cancer patients, and this emphasis has grown stronger over the years. Recently, Baheya partnered with Parkville Pharmaceuticals to host an event for breast cancer fighters, sharing tools and information on mental health, nutrition for gut health, skincare, and makeover techniques to boost emotional well-being. Parkville Pharmaceuticals is participating in Baheya’s challenge to provide 10,000 free chemotherapy sessions for Baheya’s cancer fighters during the awareness campaign. Mental Health Challenges Research has shown that breast cancer survivors are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and other mental health challenges than women who have not been diagnosed with the illness. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be a highly stressful experience, and the treatment process can introduce new…
How Egyptian Breast Cancer Patients Can Cope with Mental Health
October 27, 2023
