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What migrant women need to know about breast cancer

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Dr Hawraa Al-Naqshabandi speaks about the signs women shouldn't ignore. Everyday 56 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia and more than 3,300 die from the cancer every year - that's according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. But, as SBS Arabic Producer Dima Alkaed finds, experts say more education for women from migrant backgrounds on breast cancer is needed. In this episode: The new findings on breast cancer in Australia and what it means for women How migrant women tend to prioritise their families over their own healthWhat migrant women need to know about breast cancer symptoms and when to get help SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world. Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

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