At ASM, we’re committed to fostering an environment that promotes our employees’ well-being in and outside the workplace. As a part of our Wellness Programme, this Breast Cancer Awareness Month we invited Vicky and Rachael from Prevent Breast Cancer to join us in a conversation about the importance of prevention, self care and early detection.
“Predict, Prevent, Protect”: a lifelong commitment
Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity focusing solely on predicting and preventing breast cancer by identifying and assessing risk factors, offering preventative interventions, funding cutting-edge research and educating patients and clinicians.
Why does prevention matter?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, even if it’s a rare disease in men. Newer data show that 156 people a day receive a breast cancer diagnosis, and incidence rates are projected to rise within the next 10 years. During our session, we’ve learned more staggering statistics:
- 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
- 1 in 1,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease
- 1 in 10 breast cancers are diagnosed late
These staggering statistics highlight how widespread the disease is and remind us that breast cancer can impact anyone—ourselves, our family, friends, or colleagues. Advocating for prevention can save lives.
A story of strength and resilience: Rachael’s testimony
Rachael’s powerful story brought a deeply personal and moving perspective to our session, shedding light on the reality of living with breast cancer and the importance of a strong support system.
Her talk was crucial to help us understand the importance of adopting preventative measures for ourselves or for our loved ones.
An important lesson
Thanks to Vicky and Rachael’s expertise, our team had an overwhelmingly positive response to the session. Here are some key takeaways from our session:
“Today’s session was incredibly moving. Hearing Rachael’s story brought home the reality of breast cancer and its impact on families.”
“As a man, I knew breast cancer could affect me, but I hadn’t considered taking action. Today, I felt the push to self-check and sparked conversations with the women in my family too.”
Protect yourself and your loved ones
Breast cancer is a very common disease that can affect everyone regardless of their gender. Adopting some small but mindful lifestyle changes while assessing any pre-existing risk factors with your GP can make a difference.
To learn more about prevention and how you can get involved, visit Prevent Breast Cancer’s website.
