PHCC launches annual breast cancer awareness campaign
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, emphasising the vital importance of early detection.</p> <p>Under the new slogan, “Your strength begins with screening,” this initiative aims to encourage women across Qatar to prioritise their health, do the screening for prevention and protection against the…
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) in Qatar has launched its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, with a new focus on the importance of early detection. The campaign, under the slogan "Your strength begins with screening," aims to encourage women across the country to prioritize their health and undergo screening to prevent and protect against the disease.
The National Breast and Bowel Screening Program, known as 'Screen for Life,' is a preventive initiative aligned with Qatar's National Cancer Program and National Health Strategy. This year, the campaign will run throughout October and leverage both traditional and digital marketing channels, partnering with various organizations to maximize outreach and engagement.
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in Qatar, but early detection can significantly improve treatment success rates, with survival rates reaching up to 100% when diagnosed promptly. The campaign urges women aged 45 to 69 who have no symptoms and have not had a mammogram in the past three years to schedule a screening appointment, with clinics located at four health centers across Qatar.
The director of screening programs at PHCC, Dr. Shaikha Abu Shaikha, emphasizes the importance of awareness and proactive screening in fighting breast cancer.
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