Over 40% of women in the UAE have never conducted a mammogram, reveals survey commissioned by SSMC

Over 40% of women in the UAE have never conducted a mammogram, reveals survey commissioned by SSMC

- SSMC commissions public survey with over 300 women over the age of 40 in the UAE to gain insight into their breast cancer screening awareness and the most common misconceptions around the disease

- SSMC also hosts its first support group for breast cancer patients as part of SSMC’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), one of the UAE’s largest hospitals and a joint-venture partnership between Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Mayo Clinic, has commissioned a survey to tackle key misconceptions around breast cancer awareness, which impact women’s decision to undergo breast cancer routine screenings. Throughout the month of October, SSMC is hosting a breast cancer awareness campaign “Your Health Deserves”, which features the launch of the SSMC Breast Cancer Support Group, including regular support sessions aimed at providing patients and their families a safe space to express their feelings and share their unique experiences during their treatment journey.

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women in Abu Dhabi, accounting for almost half of cancers diagnosed. Half of breast cancer cases develop in women who have no identifiable breast cancer risk