Early detection of breast cancer in Tartous 14 suspected cases out of 6725
The Directorate of Tartous Health continued the Pink Month campaign for early detection of breast cancer by receiving women in all 131 health centers distributed in 8 health districts. General Authority of Martyr Majd Abdullah Hospital (Tartous Maternity Hospital) - Sheikh Badr Hospital - Banyas Hospital - Aldrekish Hospital) In addition to holding lectures and educational seminars and providing health advice.
Dr. Siham Mansoura, Head of Reproductive Health Program in Tartous Health, confirmed that the number of cases tested during the first week was 6725 cases, including 14 suspected cases under surveillance and treatment. The number of mammographic cases reached 84 cases. She added that the program of early detection of breast cancer in women is a continuous and daily program within the reproductive health programs, pointing out that the future health plan to continue the implementation of the campaign annually in coordination with government organizations, events and various institutions and all partners to spread awareness and health education about the importance of Early detection of breast cancer because it means full recovery and distribution of brochures awareness of breast cancer within health centers and outside the need for women to review hospitals approved radiography and eco when observing any change in the shape of the breast, especially if it is a new one side Which indicates the injury of the breast and the need for imaging at maximum speed.
Mansoura pointed out that early detection of breast cancer in women is part of reproductive health programs and is a daily work but is intensified work during the Pink Month campaign, calling on all women to review health centers.
In response to our question whether there are difficulties in the work, she stressed that there are no difficulties as the campaign was launched in a strong and organized manner and the examining staff is ready, ready and trained and there is supervision and follow-up of the campaign by the Director of Health.
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In turn, Dr. Reem Al-Ataki, Director of the General Authority of the Martyr Majd Abdullah Hospital «Obstetrics Hospital» confirmed that a mammogram was performed to detect breast cancer for women between the ages of 51-60 years. An evaluation surgeon and a breast implant for anyone with a breast problem and under the age of forty.
Source: Tishreen Newspaper
