Dusk Team
Deborah Henry on Why Every Woman Deserves Access to Breast Screening
Actress and advocate Deborah Henry shares why early breast cancer detection matters to her — and why she believes every Malaysian woman deserves access to screening.
“Did you know that breast cancer was the most common cancer in women in 157 out of 185 countries in 2022?”
That is how Deborah Henry opens her breast health awareness message — with a fact that stops you cold. The global scale is staggering. And yet, the solution is clear: catch it early.
“Whether it’s maintaining a balanced diet, staying active, or going for regular checkups,” she says, “we understand the importance of investing in our well-being. Breast cancer is a big deal for all of us — you, me, and our loved ones.”
Deborah’s message is not one of fear. It is one of empowerment. “It’s something we’d like to think will not happen to us. But the key is catching it early. And that’s why early screening is so important — because it saves lives. The stats don’t lie.”
The Numbers Behind the Message
The Ministry of Health Malaysia reports that 1 in 23 Malaysian women is at risk of breast cancer. When diagnosed at Stage I, the five-year survival rate is 87.5%. At Stage IV, it is 23.3%. These numbers are not abstract — they are the difference between catching something in time and not.
Access Is the Issue
In Malaysia, as in much of the world, many women do not screen regularly. The barriers are real: cost, distance, cultural hesitancy, fear of discomfort, and the simple lack of available facilities.
iBreastExam was designed to dismantle those barriers — bringing a painless, radiation-free, 10-minute breast screening to every woman, wherever she is. No large hospital. No radiation room. Just a trained operator, a handheld device, and results in minutes.
Your Turn
If you have been putting off a screening, let this be the nudge. Contact us to find a certified iBreastExam provider near you. The exam takes 10 minutes. The peace of mind lasts much longer.