Good response to ‘Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer’ programme

MIRI: A two-day Kiss Goodbye To Breast Cancer (KGBC) programme that ended yesterday was conducted at the parking compound of Avon Cosmetics (M) Sdn Bhd @ Joyce Beauty Boutique (Miri) in front of Permaisuri Imperial City Mall.

Organised by Klinik Nur Sejahtera of National Population and Family Development Board (LPKKN) Miri, the programme was held in conjunction with World Breast Cancer Day.

The organising spokesperson said it was organised in collaboration with Avon Cosmetics (M) Sdn Bhd @ Joyce Beauty Boutique (Miri) and La Danza Studio Fitness & Dance.

“It was successfully implemented and received positive response from the public, in particular women.”

He said the main objective of the programme was to increase public awareness of breast cancer.

“This community-based programme was for us to disseminate information on prevention and early detection of breast cancer, as well as serve as a platform to give moral support to women diagnosed with breast cancer.”

Various activities lined up for the two-day event from 10am to 5pm daily were free health screening such as body mass index (BMI), cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure, pap smear taken by LPKKN Mobile Clinic, demo on self-examination of breasts, LPKKN examination, MamaCare service (massage for women only), makeup competition, lucky draw, DIY on Hand Spa and Kizomba Dance Ladies Styling.