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Turkish public health preventative services

Overview

Public health services in Turkey continue to prioritize preventative care and specialized medical treatments through regional centers. KETEM facilities across various provinces, such as Eskişehir, Akçaabat, and Batman, provide free screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, alongside smoking cessation support. The Ministry of Health has reported that approximately 32,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Turkey, with a lifetime risk estimated at 1 in 16. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, efforts have intensified through academic, community, and sporting initiatives. In Uşak, regional statistics for the first nine months of 2026 show that 17,571 screenings were conducted, resulting in 315 referrals and 8 confirmed early-stage diagnoses. Academic symposiums, such as those at Malatya Turgut Özal University, continue to focus on advanced imaging and treatment approaches. New awareness campaigns have utilized sports and the arts to reach the public. Memorial Sağlık Grubu and Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü organized an event during a volleyball match where fifteen breast cancer survivors joined players on the court to share messages of resilience. Additionally, the Pembe İzler Kadın Kanserleri Derneği (Pink Traces Women's Cancers Association) hosted the 7th annual ‘Breastanbul Meetings’ as part of the Breastanbul 2026 international scientific conference. The event featured the premiere of ‘Dantel’, an interactive musical play by Özlem Tokaslan designed to explore stories of health struggles. Prof. Dr. Cihan Uras, President of the Breastanbul Conference, noted that the conference attracts over a thousand experts from 62 countries and emphasizes sharing scientific information with the general public. Medical experts, including oncology specialist Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Avcı and Dr. Musluh Hakseven, warn that while risk increases after age 40, the disease is increasingly appearing in younger women. Key risk factors include genetic mutations (BRCA), obesity, and lifestyle factors.

Entities

Turkish Cancer Association · World Health Organization · Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening and Training Center · KETEM · Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü

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Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Pembe İzler Association hosts Breastanbul awareness event

    The Pembe İzler Kadın Kanserleri Derneği held the 7th Breastanbul Meetings to raise breast cancer awareness through science, music, and the premiere of Özlem Tokaslan’s play, ‘Dantel’.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Memorial and Eczacıbaşı promote breast cancer awareness

    Memorial Sağlık Grubu and Eczacıbaşı Spor Kulübü held awareness events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing early diagnosis and the importance of regular medical screenings for women.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Turkish artists launch breast cancer awareness project

    Turkish artists and celebrities have launched the ‘Strong Fists, Strong Women’ project to promote breast cancer awareness and the vital importance of early diagnosis.

  4. [HEALTH] 17 sources
    Breast cancer awareness efforts intensify in Turkey

    Health experts in Turkey are promoting breast cancer awareness, noting that early detection can raise treatment success to 95%. Initiatives include regional screenings and academic symposiums.

  5. [HEALTH] 18 sources
    Turkey launches breast cancer awareness and screening campaigns

    Across Turkey, health experts and local authorities are launching widespread awareness campaigns and mobile screening programs for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing early diagnosis.

  6. [HEALTH] 12 sources
    Medical advancements and early detection focus in breast cancer care

    Medical experts in Turkey are highlighting advanced breast cancer treatments, including robotic and endoscopic surgeries, while emphasizing that early diagnosis through regular screening significantly improves'

  7. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Turkey reports 32,000 annual breast cancer diagnoses

    Turkey's Ministry of Health reports 32,000 annual breast cancer diagnoses, emphasizing early screening, while Uludağ Elektrik uses pink billing to raise public awareness.

  8. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Turkish medical experts hold breast cancer awareness program in Kahramanmaraş

    Medical experts held a training program in Kahramanmaraş to improve breast cancer awareness and screening rates in Turkey, aiming to reach a 70 percent screening threshold.

  9. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Cancer support and screening services expand in Turkey and Northern Cyprus

    New cancer screening services have launched at Kuşadası State Hospital in Turkey, while the Cancer Patients Assistance Association in Northern Cyprus provides 9 million TL in annual support to patients.

  10. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    KETEM cancer screening services emphasized in Akçaabat and Batman

    KETEM facilities in Akçaabat and Batman are promoting free cancer screenings, including breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer tests, to encourage early diagnosis and preventative health care.

  11. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Turkish health centers provide free cancer screenings and obesity treatments

    Health centers in Van and Trabzon, Turkey, are providing free specialized services, including cancer screenings, smoking cessation, and multidisciplinary obesity treatments.

  12. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Eskişehir City Hospital Cancer Screening Praised by US Expatriate

    US‑based Turkish expatriate Burcu Güleryüz praised Eskişehir Şehir Hastanesi’s free, walk‑in cancer‑screening program, while health director Dr. Yaşar Bildirici highlighted KETEM’s door‑to‑door outreach and the

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