KETEM cancer screening services emphasized in Akçaabat and Batman

Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening and Training Centers (KETEM) in Turkey are emphasizing the importance of early detection through various regional health services.

In Akçaabat, the KETEM facility has relocated to the Healthy Life Center in the Yaylacık neighborhood. The center provides free screenings, including mammography for women aged 40-69, cervical cancer screening for women aged 30-65, and colorectal cancer screening for men and women aged 50-70. Dr. Aslıhan Özemre noted that while appointments can be made via family physicians, walk-in patients are also accepted.

In Batman, the municipality is urging citizens to utilize KETEM’s free screening and counseling services for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. Health officials highlighted that screenings are vital even in the absence of symptoms. Specific attention was given to the importance of discussing family medical histories with healthcare providers and the necessity of HPV screenings for cervical cancer prevention.