Former president Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chiu Yi-ying (邱議瑩) yesterday urged the public to support a “teal ribbon” campaign for World Ovarian Cancer Day, calling on women to undergo regular screenings.
Chiu, an ovarian cancer survivor, partnered with the Formosa Cancer Foundation to distribute teal ribbons to lawmakers at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei to raise awareness.
Ovarian cancer is often called a “silent killer,” as its initial symptoms are inconspicuous, leading to many people being diagnosed only in the later stages of the disease, Chiu said.
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She encouraged women to undergo regular screenings and called on men to care for the health of their mothers, partners and daughters, turning their gratitude during Mother’s Day tomorrow into practical action.
Public discussion regarding ovarian cancer in Taiwan remains insufficient compared with other types of cancer, the foundation said.
By working with influencers to promote the teal ribbon as a symbol of protection, the foundation said it hoped to help more people recognize its risks, stay vigilant and avoid missing the golden window for medical treatment.
Separately, Tsai on Facebook invited the public to join the teal ribbon initiative, saying that women frequently prioritize caring for others while neglecting their own health.
Women must remind each other to take care of themselves, not out of selfishness, but as a fundamental responsibility, Tsai said.
A society that truly values women not only recognizes their contributions to the family, the workplace and society, but also prioritizes their health and needs, she added.
The teal ribbon is an important symbol of awareness of the disease, as well as support for women and understanding of their health, she said.
“Let us work together, so that women’s health is no longer silent,” Tsai said.
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