Pink with a Purpose: ICS Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer
On my way back home after the first day of my hospital internship, my mind couldn’t help but linger in the ward I had just left. The smell of antiseptic filled the small hospital room as I stood beside the nurse, gently holding a tray of fresh gauze. A woman sat before us, her shoulders slightly hunched, her eyes soft yet distant. As the nurse carefully removed the old dressing, I caught a glimpse of the scar left behind, a reminder of her battle with breast cancer. I handed over the clean bandage, my heart heavy with quiet respect. It wasn’t just a wound being dressed; it was a story of strength, pain, and survival.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women around the world. It begins when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, sometimes forming a lump or spreading to nearby tissues. Beyond its physical toll, breast cancer deeply affects emotional health, confidence, and family life. Treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can be exhausting, yet each one brings hope, a step closer to healing.
Awareness is our most powerful tool. Early detection through regular self-examinations and medical screenings can save lives. But awareness is also about understanding what others go through and standing beside them in their fight.
As the car hummed on my way home that day, I couldn’t stop thinking about the woman in that room. Her strength became a quiet echo in my heart — a reminder that breast cancer awareness is not just about wearing pink. It is about empathy, courage, and the shared hope that one day, no woman will have to fight alone.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sisi Ama Asomaniwaa Twumasi is a Year 13 student at ICS. She currently serves as the Health and Safeguarding Prefect, Assistant Secretary-General of the Model United Nations Club, and a writer for the school’s editorial team. Her passion for healthcare and community service drives her to raise awareness about important health issues within her school and beyond. Sisi aspires to pursue a career in medicine, where she hopes to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Outside her academic pursuits, she enjoys writing, listening to music, and participating in Model UN.
