Pink October….Because awareness is the first step to healing!
Within the
framework of MTI University’s firm commitment to raising health awareness and
reinforcing the culture of prevention among its students, the Faculty of
Medicine, MTI University organized the Second Edition of the “Breast
Cancer” Conference as part of the events of the “Pink
October” Campaign.
The “Pink
October” Campaign aims at raising awareness of breast cancer
along with emphasizing the importance of early detection and its role in
increasing the chances for treatment and healing.
The conference
featured the notable participation of a host of the following Faculty of
Medicine’s staff members:
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Prof. Dr. Mohey Eldeen Elbanna _ Dean of the
Faculty of Medicine, MTI University.
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Prof. Dr. Ashraf Fawzy_ Professor of
Gynecology and Obstetrics.
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Prof. Dr. Marola Maher_ Professor of
Surgery.
The conference addressed the importance of
raising awareness of breast cancer, and of stressing the necessity to periodic
checkups, without waiting for any physical symptoms. It was one of the main
aims of this conference to emphasize the importance of health awareness as an
initial step towards prevention and early detection.
The event was
distinguished by the students’ huge participation and turnout, which reflected the
keen attention on health awareness and the University’s significant role in
supporting all kinds of initiatives that contribute to spread knowledge and
encourage the different community members on the preservation of their health.
The
“Pink October” Campaign’s Crucial Messages:
·
Early detection
saves lives.
·
Awareness is the first step to
healing.
·
Stop Delaying…
Do not wait for the physical (external) symptoms to show up.
·
Make sure
you’re up to date on your periodic checkups.
·
Seek a medical
advice to keep yourself healthy.
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