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Global cancer awareness and medical advancements

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Medical professionals and public health organizations continue to emphasize early detection and proactive screening to combat various forms of cancer. In the Balkan region, efforts include public awareness panels in Montenegro and humanitarian support in Croatia. Health officials in Montenegro advocate for continuous preventive screenings, noting that women must not neglect health due to work or family responsibilities. Experts note the difficulty of diagnosing cancers such as pancreatic, ovarian, and colorectal due to subtle symptoms. Dermatologists have observed that up to 10 percent of breast cancer cases are initially identified through skin changes, such as discoloration, swelling, or an ‘orange-peel texture’. In Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, breast cancer remains the most common malignant disease among women. While specialists have previously recommended monthly self-examinations, recent guidance from organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has shifted toward ‘breast self-awareness’ for women at average risk. Advancements in surgical techniques and research are expanding treatment options. At the Breastanbul Congress, experts discussed the benefits of robotic and endoscopic surgeries that allow for incisions as small as 3 cm. In Turkey, the country reached a milestone on October 20, performing a record 8,235 daily mammographies through Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening, and Training Centers (KETEM). Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu highlighted these free services for women aged 40 to 69. ~~Other scientific developments include research into glioblastoma treatments, new FDA-approved drugs~~ Throughout October, Turkey expanded these efforts with nationwide awareness initiatives across provinces such as Kahramanmaraş, Kocaeli, Muğla, and Tekirdağ. These campaigns utilized medical seminars, theatrical performances, and public walks to educate citizens. In Van, KETEM officials emphasized specific screening protocols for ~~metastatic pancreatic cancer,~~ breast, cervical, and ~~the use of CRISPR-Cas12a2 gene-editing technology~~ colorectal cancers, using personal testimonies from survivors to ~~target HPV-carrying cells.~~ encourage regular mammograms.

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