#Breast cancer

MAP supports West Bank healthcare workers with advanced breast cancer training in Jordan

In September, MAP sent two healthcare professionals from the breast unit it supports at Rafidia Hospital in Nablus, to Jordan for advanced training at the King Hussein Cancer Centre.

“I am ready to accept whatever happens”: Khadiji’s battle with breast cancer in Lebanon

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MAP and their partner Naba’a, promoted early detection, and offered free consultations with doctors at reproductive health clinics and referrals for free testing for Palestinian women like Khadiji in Lebanon.

Samira’s struggle as a breast cancer survivor: “I wish to receive the treatment I need and have relief from these hardships”

“I used to be strong and healthy and was easily able to do outside activities. But I can’t anymore. Since going through chemotherapy, I have lost my voice and I breathe very heavily,” she said.

New MAP-supported unit transforms breast care in the West Bank

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MAP is delighted to announce the official opening of a new breast unit at Rafidia Hospital in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.

A journey of despair and hope for one breast cancer survivor in Gaza

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, read Ghalia's story who has been denied access to breast cancer care four times and is now waiting for her permit to be approved to attend her second radiotherapy session outside Gaza.

UK specialist supports breast cancer care ahead of new clinic opening in the West Bank

From 28 November to 2 December, a UK breast cancer specialist travelled to the West Bank with MAP to support the development of Palestinian breast cancer care.

“The breast cancer campaign’s activities are essential during these times”

MAP’s Programme Manager in Lebanon spoke to women to hear about the challenges to accessing breast cancer diagnosis and care in Lebanon, and how MAP and Naba’a are helping overcome these.

How restrictions on Gaza are a matter of life and death for breast cancer patients

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MAP highlights how the situation for breast cancer patients in Gaza has worsened amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Israel’s 11-day military offensive in May.

النساء الفلسطينيات قريباً يتلقين الرعاية في وحدة الثدي المتخصصة الجديدة

في مناسبة حلول يوم المرأة العالمي، يسر منظمة العون الطبي للفلسطينيين (MAP) أن تطلع الداعمين و المجتمع الفلسطيني عن وحدة الثدي المتخصصة الجديدة التي سيتم افتتاحها قريبًا في مستشفى رفيديا في نابلس.

Palestinian women soon to receive care at new specialist breast unit

MAP is delighted to update supporters on the new specialist breast unit which will be opening soon at the Rafidia Hospital in Nablus.

The butterfly: “I’m surrounded with people who love and support me in my fight against cancer”

Rania describes the many difficulties she has faced as a breast cancer patient in Gaza and how MAP's partner has helped her through this difficult journey.

“Breast cancer will not wait or end because of coronavirus”

In Lebanon, Nurse Kafa, who works with our local partner organisation Naba’a, has been helping to coordinate Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities in the Palestinian refugee camps of Ein el Helweh and Rashidyeh.