The rate of breast cancer in Vietnamese women has increased dramatically in recent years, especially in younger women, to 15,000 new cases per year. Shockingly, 70% of these cases were detected late leading to a fatality rate of 35%.

Low public awareness about early detection, as well as a social stigma about breast cancer has led to low rates of early detection among Vietnamese women. Increasing awareness will lead to more proactive screenings, early detection, and increasing women diagnosed with breast cancer to seek proper treatment and care, increasing their rate of survival.

Only October 17, from 10am to 4pm, Uber and Hanh Phuc hospital are joining forces with the Ministry of Health and the Vietnam Breast Cancer Network to bring you free on-demand breast exams through our awareness #UberPINK – “Drive Away Cancer” campaign.

“UberPINK is an important cause and we are proud to use our technology to drive breast cancer awareness. We put women’s interest at the core of our business, whether it’s pledging to empower 1 million women with economic opportunities or raising awareness about breast cancer and early detection. Joining forces with the initiatives from Ministry of Health, we would love everyone to join us in raising awareness about a cause that can save our mothers, sisters, wives and loved ones” Dung Dang, GM Vietnam, Uber.

HOW TO REQUEST AN UBERPINK?

All you have to do in order to get an UberPINK is to open your Uber app, select the UberPINK vehicle option at the bottom of the screen and hit request. If you are one of the lucky winners, you have receive a confirmation within a few seconds and an Uber will take you to the Hanh Phuc hospital to receive a free breast cancer examination.

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Demand will be high, so keep requesting (even if you receive a notification that “UberPINK is busy”), to get more chances of getting a free breast screening.

#driveawaycancer #healthybreasts #healthisbeauty