Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis
Summary
The ongoing conflict and blockade in Gaza have caused serious problems for breast cancer patients. Hospitals are running out of medicine and equipment, making it hard for women to get early diagnosis and timely treatment.Key Facts
- Gaza’s healthcare system is under severe strain due to the ongoing war and blockade by Israel since October 2023.
- There are about 10,000 cancer cases in Gaza, with over 2,000 new cases each year.
- Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in Gaza.
- Hospitals like Yafa Medical Hospital often have broken mammography machines and no spare parts to fix them.
- Since the conflict began, there has been a 40% or more increase in advanced cancer cases.
- More than 4,000 women wait to travel outside Gaza for treatment, and delays are causing deaths.
- Shortages of radiotherapy and cancer medicines slow down recovery rates.
- Psychological stress from the conflict also negatively affects patients' health and recovery.
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