A Breast Cancer App Is Saving Lives in Pakistan
A Breast Cancer App Is Saving Lives in Pakistan I n Pakistan, where breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and social stigma often delays diagnosis, a quiet revolution is underway. PinkDetect, a mobile app that combines tech and outreach, is helping women screen themselves privately and before it’s too late to get the necessary care. PinkDetect’s founder, 25-year-old Suha Suleman Lalani from Karachi, Pakistan, speaks with pain about losing her maternal aunt to breast cancer. Her aunt was diagnosed at Stage 4, not just because of delayed medical attention but also due to deep-rooted cultural fears. She knew the signs and she had been in pain, but she was scared of what people would say and feared that everything would fall apart. So she kept it to herself, delayed seeking help until her symptoms were unbearable, and within 19 months after her diagnosis, she passed away. PinkDetect’s medical camps help to spread awareness. Courtesy of PinkDetect “I come from a fairly privileged …
