The SUN HK : Social Justice to host talks on breast & cervical cancer, self-love

28 April 2023

By The SUN

Social Justice is hosting 2 important talks on women's health & well-being

Two of the most common forms of cancer afflicting migrant domestic workers will be the focus of a talk by Dr Sarah Borwein, a general practitioner, at the Centennial Campus of the University of Hong Kong on May 7, Sunday, from 2-3pm.

Her lecture titled “Breast and Cervical Cancer: Things You Should Know” is part of a series of talks organized by Social Justice for Migrant Workers to raise awareness about the dreaded disease, and offer support for those suffering from it.

Another one on self-love, which is scheduled online this Sunday, Apr 29, 10:30am to 12 noon, will be given by stage actress and famous women rights advocate Monique Wilson

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According to Marites Palma, Social Justice founder, Dr Borwein will speak about the signs and symptoms of breast and cervical cancer, the treatment and resources available, and the many ways migrants can help themselves and those they love.

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As what doctors often say, early detection is very important for those afflicted with cancer, so it is very important not just for the patient, but also those she confides in, to detect signs of the disease at the onset so a medical consultation and treatment can be carried out immediately.

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Palma said a resource booklet containing information on what a woman may need if she suspects she has either breast or cervical cancer, will be made available to migrant women by the middle of May.

But ahead of the medical lecture, Wilson, global director of One Billion Rising and a cancer survivor herself, will join Social Justice in an online forum where she will provide valuable insights on the things that can bring hope, strength and joy to women amid trying times.