May is Cancer Month and the Belize Cancer Society has organized a number of awareness-raising activities. The theme is: "CANCER: "Did you know? Get the facts!" and the Society's Public Relations Officer and says the strongest weapon against this deadly disease is knowledge.
Daedra Haylock - Public relations, Cancer Society
"That is exactly what we are trying to do - give the facts about Cancer and help people to understand the lifestyle issues surrounding Cancer and help people to be more aware of the issue and to help them make decisions, manage their care, to help family members and their friends. The entire month is dedicated to education and building awareness. We will be visiting media houses to talk about Cancer, to offer information and to try and help people to determine how to manage the situation and how to help others that may be suffering with cancer. Yes, indeed the publicity that we gained on the issue of cancer with the Prime Minister's wife situation and her being so open, bold and courageous to let us know and able to follow her care is indeed a plus. It has made people more aware, more comfortable talking about the situation. If it's made one more person comfortable that is a success. We are asking everybody to participate and to get ahead of the issue and to not be afraid to contact us and the groups in your areas and get the information that is necessary."
This year's annual cancer walk from Ladyville to Belize City is scheduled for the 25th of May. And then there's the cancer symposium on May 30 which will focus on cervical and pediatric cancer.
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