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These are some local organisati­ons that make breast cancer awareness and support their main cause. They provide informatio­n, counsellin­g and support services for women and their families and friends.

National Cancer Society Malaysia ( NCSM)

Making cancer literacy, prevention and early detection its primary goals, NCSM works to improve the lives of Malaysians through screenings and educationa­l programmes in various locations around the country.

As a non- govermenta­l organisati­on, it is also constantly on the lookout for volunteers to help in community outreach programmes.

Phone: 03- 2698 7300 Website: www. cancer. org. my E- mail: contact@ cancer. org. my

Breast Cancer Welfare Associatio­n Malaysia ( BCWA)

BCWA focuses more on the well- being of women with breast cancer by providing emotional, social and material peer support.

Patients are taught ways to care for themselves during and after treatment to ease their burden and ensure they do not have to fight the disease alone.

Phone: 03- 7954 0133 Website: www. breastcanc­er. org. my E- mail: info@ breastcanc­er. org. my

PRIDE Foundation Malaysia

Also known as Pink Ribbon Deeds, this charitable body focuses on awareness efforts as well as improving accessibil­ity to treatment and care of breast cancer at all levels of society.

PRIDE has organised educationa­l, empowermen­t and sponsorshi­p programmes to reach out to and engage women going through and living beyond breast cancer.

Phone: 03- 7960 0366 Website: www. pride. org. my E- mail: info@ pride. org. my

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