The Fiji Cancer Society today received a contribution of $35,000 by CJ Patel Group of Companies and Janty Kanvan Ltd for Pinktober.
Speaking at the launch of Pinktober Month Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Veena Bhatnagar says this money will be used to raise awareness on breast cancer.
Bhatnagar says breast cancer is amongst the top two causes of cancer in females in Fiji with a total of 179 cases reported in 2013.
Meanwhile 58-year-old Maryanne Wong Lee who is a breast cancer survivor encouraged women who are struggling with breast cancer to stay strong and for women to come forth and get themselves checked if they suspect if they have breast cancer.
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