The Association of Patients and Patients Treated with Breast Cancer and Other Malignant Diseases “Renesansa” organized Daffodil Day in Sarajevo, a humanitarian action in which they give away daffodil flowers as a symbol of hope, awakening and new life. In return, fellow citizens give them modest donations for the work of the association.
The central event, on the plateau at Marijin Dvor, was also an opportunity for members of the “Renesansa” Association to distribute brochures to citizens and pin pink ribbons on their lapels, a symbol of the fight against breast cancer. Their action was traditionally supported by bikers.
The President of the “Renesansa” Association, Enida Glušac, told reporters that Daffodil Day is a traditional event, which is celebrated all over the world, and thus raises awareness of this terrible disease. Everyone, she says, knows that breast cancer claims a large number of lives among women every year, it is the most common disease among women.
“At the same time, the Renesansa Association has also set up a promotional and educational pagoda to raise awareness about HPV immunization, because the second cause of death in women is the HPV virus. It is essentially the only type of cancer that can be prevented or prevented. Even though the weather conditions are not exactly favorable to us today, we are still positive,” she said.
She used today’s event to once again call on women to get themselves checked regularly, to do breast self-examinations regularly and to go for regular ultrasound examinations, because prevention is better than cure.
They are trying, says Glušac, to spend today in a positive mood and to transfer that positive energy to their fellow citizens, but she notes with regret that they do not have many reasons to celebrate “given the complete state of the healthcare system in our country.”
“The problems are multiple and the agony of patients is increasing day by day. But we are trying to raise public awareness, especially our politicians and institutions, and to call on them to do their job, for which they have, unfortunately, been paid so well,” said Enida Glušac, president of the Association of Patients and Those Treated with Breast Cancer and Other Malignant Diseases “Renesansa”.
According to her, our country has exceptional experts, good doctors ‘who are the only bright spot in our fight’.
“They know the most correct and best way to cure us, but unfortunately they cannot afford it because of our crappy healthcare system”, she emphasized.
Jadranka Prljić has been a member of the Association ‘Renesansa’ for several years, she had both her breasts removed due to cancer, and on Daffodil Day she says that today they all celebrate life together.
“I come here to celebrate life, to show people how to live and enjoy life even though you are suffering from cancer. We are fighting, and we are on the margins of society, which does not support us,” she pointed out.
And she emphasizes that the most important thing is prevention.
“I’ve been living for 26 years now after breast cancer, both in one breast and the other. I had chemotherapy and radiation. It was difficult, but I fought through it and now I enjoy life,” she said.
Daffodil Day as a symbol of hope, awakening and new life, but also a day dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, is traditionally celebrated at the beginning of spring. The daffodil as a flower symbolizes strength, renewal and faith in recovery, which is why it has become a recognizable sign of support for patients and a reminder of the importance of early disease detection.
The Daffodil Day humanitarian campaign is also held throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the response is traditionally good. By participating and making a symbolic contribution, citizens show how much they care about their health, as well as the importance of regular preventive examinations, thus contributing to the common fight for awareness about the prevention of breast cancer and other malignant diseases.
Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease in women, but it can be successfully treated if detected in time. Therefore, regular self-examinations, clinical examinations, ultrasound and mammography are crucial for early detection. Men should also monitor changes because early detection increases the chances of healing and a quality life, Fena writes.
