But if this is not possible, to always mitigate its effects and comfort the victims of this disease. The Barbados Cancer Society is a nation-wide Charitable Organisation, dedicated to the prevention and alleviation of pain and suffering from cancer by public education, the promotion of early detection and prompt treatment, and the provision of patient care, support services and sincere counseling. During the 25+ years of its existence, the experience of The Barbados Cancer Society has been encouraging. For contrary to the belief strongly held by many persons including doctors, irrational fear of cancer is uncommon. Most men and women will speak openly about the disease, and if given the knowledge and opportunity, will assume responsibility for the factors in their lives that can prevent and lessen the risk of cancer. Furthermore, they are willing to participate in decisions about priorities for their own health and the health of the community. The Barbados Cancer Society, therefore, gives the highest priority to two of the most effective methods of treating cancer, namely prevention and early detection, and this is reflected in the clinics it provides for the early detection of cancer.[e.g. Cancers of the Breast , Colon, Cervix ,Skin and Prostate] as well as its To***co Control Program which has reduced to***co consumption in Barbados by 50 percent since it was started i 1982. The information provided by the Barbados Cancer society is scientifically accurate and is based on the thinking and recommendations of scientists working at Cancer Research Institutes in North America and Great Britain, scientists working at the U.S. National Nutrition Institute, and experts of the World Health Organisation. [WHO.].
