The Fiji Cancer Society has revealed that they have recorded 68 new cases of breast cancer so far this year.
They say that 588 new breast cancer cases were also recorded between 2015 and 2017.
Fiji Cancer Society CEO, Belinda Chan says they had conducted a week long outreach around Viti Levu screening a total of 300 women adding that 20 of these patients were given referrals to divisional hospitals in Viti Levu.
It was also highlighted that 990 cancer patients have been assisted through accessing services provided by the Fiji Cancer Society in 2017.
Fiji Cancer Society President, Philip Low says they raised a total of $60,000 through the Bushells Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea campaign aimed to raise funds to assist people battling cancer last year.
Low highlighted that well over 1,200 new cases of cancer are recorded annually.
Cancer is the third main cause of deaths in Fiji.
The youngest person diagnosed with breast cancer in Fiji is 17‑years‑old and she passed away early last year.
