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Dubai breaks Guinness record for world's largest ribbon

It was another day of firsts as Dubai became the holder of the record for the world's largest ribbon and was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.

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Genetic testing rarely used but effective weapon to prevent disease

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Thousands join Dubai marathon for breast cancer awareness

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We fought and won

All it takes is a few minutes to feel for any lumps and thereby reduce your risk of breast cancer. Though not all cancers can be detected this way, it certainly helps you to determine if something unusual is going on. Gulf News looks at breast cancer in the UAE.

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Message on radio helped save her life

Anne Butler, an attractive 54-year-old mother of two, turned on the radio one morning and heard a message that saved her life and her family untold heartache: it was an advertisement by a private hospital offering mammograms at a reduced price.

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Worst part is it can happen to anyone

Joanne K. from Canada was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2006. For Joanne the biggest surprise was the unconditional support she received from her friends and family.

	Some were reluctant to learn how to do self-examination
	We fought and won
	Message on radio helped save her life
	Worst part is it can happen to anyone
	Dubai breaks Guinness record for world's largest ribbon

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