The Faculty of Medicine at Wasit University holds a scientific awareness workshop on the early detection of breast cancer
Under the patronage of the esteemed Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Assistant Professor Dr Nasir Kazim Jawad al-Maliki, the Faculty of Medicine at Wasit University organised a scientific awareness workshop on the early detection of breast cancer, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
The workshop was organised as part of efforts to promote awareness of women’s health and emphasise the importance of early detection. It was presented by Assistant Professor Dr Iqbal Abdul Fahd Al-Hasnawi, Assistant Professor Dr Abeer Hussein Al-Khazraji and Lecturer Dr Ikhlas Hamid, in collaboration with the Women’s Affairs Unit.
Key topics covered in the workshop:
An introduction to breast cancer and its risk factors, explaining the nature of the disease and the factors associated with an increased likelihood of developing it, and raising awareness of personal and family medical history.
Awareness of signs and changes: highlighting changes that may occur in the breast and warrant medical assessment, and emphasising the importance of not ignoring them or delaying a visit to the doctor.
The importance of early detection: explaining the role of medical examinations and mammography in early detection, in accordance with medical recommendations appropriate to age and risk factors.
Education and support: Dispelling misconceptions about the disease, emphasising the importance of psychological and social support for those affected, and highlighting the role of the family and community in supporting them.
This initiative underscores the Faculty of Medicine’s role in promoting health awareness and supporting awareness-raising efforts aimed at promoting women’s health and fostering a culture of early detection
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