An expert addressing the breast cancer awareness workshop organised by Qatar Foundation’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Directorate.
DOHA: As part of its ‘Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign,’ to highlight the critical importance of early detection and diagnosis, the Qatar Foundation’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Directorate (HSSE) held an event recently.
A series of informative lectures and workshops to ensure that women developed a crucial understanding of early detection and self-examination methods were held during the event. In addition, participants were given an opportunity to attend presentations and learn about the inspirational journey of breast cancer survivors.
Statistics from 2010 to 2011 illustrate a 17 percent increase in the incidence of breast cancer in Qatar, says Dr Lamya Bani Murad, Health Manager at Qatar Foundation’s HSSE Directorate.
She emphasised the fundamental role that early detection plays in the effective treatment of cancer and called on women to take immediate action in order to prevent future complications.
“In general, I would recommend that women in their twenties schedule a regular medical check-up annually. However, these visits are absolutely essential for women over 40, including those who have been diagnosed with cancer in the past, or who have a family history of breast cancer. In such cases, women should focus their efforts on prevention and periodic testing, because early detection can result in a survival rate of 90 percent,” Murad said.
This campaign is part of an ambitious annual plan developed by Qatar Foundation’s HSSE Directorate, which aims to address vital health and safety issues that can be of benefit to the greater community.
The campaign, which started in early November and will continue throughout the month, has been organised in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar Cancer Society, and Al Amal Hospital. It aims to provide women of all ages with comprehensive information about breast cancer risk factors and symptoms, which can lead to its early diagnosis and treatment.
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