On Thursday, 10/31/2024 (October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month), Al- Rumaitha Technical Institute – Women’s Affairs Unit, in cooperation with the Al-Muthanna Health Department – Mental Health Office, organized an awareness symposium under the title “Methods of breast cancer prevention and early detection.” With the aim of increasing awareness among women about the importance of early detection and prevention methods.
During the symposium, university nurse Taif Ali Hassoun gave a lecture in which she discussed the most prominent risk factors associated with breast cancer, such as genetic factors, dietary pattern, and lifestyle, in addition to tips to reduce these risks by adopting healthy habits, such as balanced nutrition and regular physical activity.
She also touched on the importance of regular examination and early detection as one of the most effective ways to reduce the death rate resulting from breast cancer. Methods of self-examination and periodic mammogram examinations were presented, which are among the basic means of detecting tumors in their early stages, which increases the chances of treatment
