Mrs. Higgins, in her 80s, revealed she 'underwent a successful procedure' on Wednesday
Sabina Higgins, the wife of Irish President Michael D Higgins, is receiving treatment for breast cancer, Áras an Uachtaráin has confirmed.
In a statement released to the media on Wednesday afternoon by Áras an Uachtaráin, Mrs. Higgins, in her 80s, revealed she "underwent a successful procedure" on Wednesday. “I would like to express my sincere thanks to the doctors and medical staff who are providing me with such expert care in my treatment," said Mrs Higgins."I would like to take the opportunity of my diagnosis to call on all women to be aware of the symptoms of breast cancer and to seek checks as regularly as they can."
Mrs Higgins added: "It may come as a surprise to many people to learn that the risk of breast cancer increases with age and that 36 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland are over the age of 70. "While BreastCheck screening runs for women up to the age of 69, I would urge all women over the age of 70 of the vital importance of continuing to look for any potential symptoms of breast cancer on a regular basis and to seek medical checks whenever possible.”Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone.
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