Cancer survivor tells people they should not delay in getting screened if they feel an unusual lump on their breast

Cancer survivor tells people they should not delay in getting screened if they feel an unusual lump on their breast

By Meredani Tisugu
19/10/2019
67-year-old breast cancer survivor, Shivneet Nand [4th from Left]

67-year-old breast cancer survivor, Shivneet Nand says people should not delay in getting screened if they feel an unusual lump on their breast because early detection saves lives.

Speaking at the Pinktober awareness program hosted by the Nakasi Health Centre today, Nand says she was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2002, and in October she had her breast removed in Sydney.

She says she always followed what the doctors always advise people on how to undergo the self-exam procedures at home and that was when she felt a lump.

Nand says with the early detection, the doctors also saved her lymph nodes and there was no need for chemotherapy.

She says she had undergone counseling and physiotherapy and was on tamoxifen for the first five years to help with her recovery and with the support of the medical officials and her family she is recovering well.

Nand was invited to speak to the members of the public on the importance of early detection of cancer and the advantage of getting early screenings.

FEATURE NEWS
Chaudhry asks whether PM is related to Acting FICAC Commissioner and raises issue that PM cannot recommend who should be head of FICAC
Serious concerns are now being raised by Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry on whether Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika is related to ...
10 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Lineage of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara traced back to Ratu Seru Cakobau - Ratu Kalivati
The Vanua of Bau recognises the installation of the Tui Nayau and the Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara, as a sign of respect and ...
9 hours ago

Danger zone : Pac Harbour Fire Station closes this Friday due to NFA relocation issues
Pacific Harbour Fire Station is closing down as the plot is owned by Damodar Yatu Lau Pte Limited which has taken it back for development and the ...
9 hours ago

State asks for more time in case of man who trespassed at PM's residence
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has asked for more time in the case of Mokani farmer, Waisea Naitini who was charged with ...
11 hours ago

Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Vimlesh Sagar recharged after discontinued case
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar have been ...
11 hours ago

COMPOL says it is easy to assume things based on a video that shows only one side of the story
Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu is reiterating calls for members of the public to cooperate with Police or face possible charges. This ...
11 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Installation
The ceremony for the installation of the Tui Nayau Sau ni Vanua o Lau will be held tomorrow, while the installation ceremony of the Tui Lau will be held in Tubou on Thursday.
15 hours ago

CFL 40th Birthday
CFL’s 40th Anniversary celebrations to culminate with free concert at Albert Park on ...
3 days ago

Pacific Mini Games in Palau, 2025
Full coverage of Team Fiji's journey through the 2025 Palau Games.
5 days ago

TOP