DOHA: As part of October’s Breast Cancer International Awareness Month, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Cooperation (PHCC), is continuing to raise the level of breast cancer awareness in Qatar through a number activities.
These joint efforts are aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer and increasing public understanding of the importance of prevention and early detection of the disease.
Dr Mufid El Mistiri, Senior Consultant Oncology and Head of the Cancer Registry Section, National Cancer Care Center and Research at HMC and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College – Qatar said, “Our ultimate goal is to enhance the health and well-being of our community, through fostering a healthy population. This goal cannot be achieved without empowering women and inspiring hope in those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support
services.”
Dr Shaikha Abu Shaikha, Cancer Program Manager at PHCC, said, “Cancer is a serious disease that can be prevented and by working with partners such as HMC during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are bringing the discussion to the top of the agenda for women across Qatar.”
