Dr Isabelle Soerjomataram, deputy head of the cancer surveillance branch at the International Agency for Research on Cancer, emphasised the importance of early diagnosis and accessible treatment to address the global disparity in breast cancer, stating: "Continued progress in early diagnosis and improved access to treatment are essential to address the global gap in breast cancer and ensure that the goal of reducing suffering and death from breast cancer is achieved by all countries worldwide.".
Annabel's story highlights the need for awareness about breast cancer as the World Health Organisation warned of a potential surge in deaths worldwide, predicting a 21% increase in cases and a 42% rise in deaths in the UK, as reported in the Nature Medicine journal.
Breast cancer is a prevalent cancer in the UK, with the NHS listing the following symptoms:.
Sadly, this wouldn't be the last time Annabel would face cancer, as she later found out she carried the BRCA mutation like her father.
A needle biopsy then confirmed cancerous cells in her breast, leading to her undergoing a "lumpectomy" – a surgical procedure to remove a breast tumour, reports Bristol Live.
