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Turkish medical experts hold breast cancer awareness program in Kahramanmaraş

breast cancer awareness cancer screening early diagnosis Turkish Surgical Society Kahramanmaraş

Medical professionals gathered at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine for the 5th meeting of the Breast Cancer Awareness and Increasing Screening Rates Training Program. Sponsored by Roche Turkey and organized by the Turkish Surgical Society, the program focused on early diagnosis, radiological screening methods like mammography, and modern treatment approaches including surgery and radiotherapy.

In Turkey, approximately 27,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, and one in 18 women faces a lifetime risk of the disease. Experts emphasized that increasing screening rates is critical for improving survival outcomes. Prof. Dr. Ali Uzunköy noted that a primary goal of such initiatives is to raise screening rates above 70 percent, particularly in southeastern provinces.

Additionally, medical experts addressed the perception of a ‘cancer epidemic,’ noting that rising diagnosis numbers are largely due to improved screening accessibility and better diagnostic tools rather than a sudden surge in disease prevalence. The discussions highlighted the necessity of multidisciplinary planning and patient-centered care in managing cancer treatments.

Entities

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University · Prof. Dr. Ali Uzunköy · Prof. Dr. Güldeniz Karadeniz Çakmak · Roche Turkey · Turkish Surgical Society

Claims

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 27,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Turkey. www.marasmanset.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The 5th meeting of the Breast Cancer Awareness and Increasing Screening Rates Training Program was held at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University. www.marasmanset.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Increased cancer diagnosis rates are attributed to expanded screening methods and easier access to physicians rather than a true epidemic. www.nigdehaber.com.tr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] One in 18 women in Turkey is at risk of developing breast cancer during her lifetime. www.marasmanset.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The program aims to increase cancer screening rates to over 70 percent. www.aksiyon.com.tr

Sources

Düzenli check-up erken tanıya kapı araladı [www.kapakligazetesi.com.tr]
Büyükşehir, İtfaiye Personelinin İlk Yardım Müdahale Kabiliyetini Güçlendiriyor [marassonhaber.com]
Kahramanmaraş'ta "Meme Kanseri Farkındalık ve Tarama Oranlarını Artırma Eğitim Programı" düzenlendi [www.marasmanset.com]
Uzmanı uyardı: ”Kanser taramalarını ihmal etmeyin” [www.nigdehaber.com.tr]
"Meme Kanseri Farkındalık ve Tarama Oranlarını Artırma Eğitim Programı" Kahramanmaraş'ta düzenlendi [www.medyagazete.com]
Kahramanmaraş’ta hekimler erken tanı ve tarama stratejilerini masaya yatırdı [www.aksiyon.com.tr]