Under the patronage of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Mudar Abdullah, and the President of Sawa University, Prof. Dr. Aqeel Sarhan, the University’s College of Sciences, in collaboration with the College of Health and Medical Technologies and the Al-Muthanna Health Department (Family Health/Cancer Control Division), held an educational awareness seminar on breast cancer, coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The seminar included four scientific sessions presented by a group of faculty members and specialists:
Prof. Dr. Karima Al-Salhi – Sawa University
Topic: An Introduction to Breast Cancer, Its Incidence Rates, and an Overview of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dr. Wadhah Ali Hussein – Sawa University
Topic: Breast Bancer Detection.
Dr. Alaa Kadhim – Sawa University
Topic: Laboratory Methods for Diagnosing Breast Cancer.
Dr. Jinan Resan Mohammed – Al-Muthanna Health Department / Family Health / Cancer Control Division
Topic: Self-Examination and Early Detection of Breast Cancer.
The seminar aims to promote health literacy, raise awareness about the importance of self-examination and regular screenings, and highlight the role of early detection in increasing recovery chances and reducing the risks associated with the disease.
