Hope’s Journey
For the treatment and surgery of breast cancer — the most common cancer among women worldwide. The project provides comprehensive care for breast cancer patients across four pillars: raising awareness of early detection, educating women on prevention methods and risk factors, providing treatment and surgical services (including chemotherapy and radiotherapy), and providing psychological and social support for beneficiaries and their families.
Key Figures (Source: World Health Organization)
One woman in every 8 develops breast cancer in her lifetime. 2.3 million new cases a year. 685,000 deaths a year.
One woman in every 10. 25,000 new cases a year. 7,000 deaths a year.
One woman in every 12. 3,000 new cases a year. 1,000 deaths a year.
Detailed Objectives
- Providing treatment and surgical services for 50 breast cancer patients.
- Raising women’s awareness of prevention methods and risk factors.
- Providing psychological and social support for beneficiaries and their families.
- Raising awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
Why This Project?
- One of the most common types of cancer in the Kingdom.
- Recovery rates rise to over 90% with early diagnosis and treatment.
- Treatment costs fall with early detection and intervention.
- The difficulty some beneficiaries face in accessing integrated treatment and surgery.
- Limited awareness among women of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
Project Team
An oncologist, a radiologist, a breast surgery specialist, a nutrition specialist, a psychological support specialist, a social worker, an occupational therapist, and a nurse.