SERBIA'S ROYAL COUPLE SUPPORT CAMPAIGN FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is marked in October worldwide, the International Women’s Club organized a campaign for breast cancer education and awareness for the second time in Belgrade, Serbia. The main event was held at The White Palace, in the presence of, and with the great support of, TRH Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia.

 Their Royal Highnesses are very grateful to the International Women's Club for contributing to this very important cause and in joining the noble mission of showing support for those affected by breast cancer, as well as highlighting awareness of this disease that is affecting millions of women and men worldwide.

 This educational event was held in the presence of and support of His Excellency The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Serbia, Mr. Tomáš Kuchta, State Secretary in the Ministry of Health of Serbia, Prof. Dr. Ferenc Vicko, and many other distinguished dignitaries and guests.

 Crown Princess Katherine reminded the assembled guests of the numerous activities undertaken by her Foundation in Belgrade, together with the Lifeline Humanitarian Organizations abroad, with offices in Chicago, New York, Toronto, London, and Athens and all under Her Royal Highness’s Patronage, in raising awareness as well as providing medical equipment to Serbian hospitals to identify and treat this  disease.

 Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer among women in Serbia and around the world and is one of the leading causes of premature death in the female population. Measured by years of lost life, breast cancer is the third leading cause of death in women aged 45 to 64.