all women will be able to benefit from breast screening services with a 20% discount with the campaign that will continue until the end of the year at Near East University Hospital.

Near East University Hospital continues to attract attention with various events to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis in breast cancer during “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. Near East University Hospital, which has decorated the hospital building with pink lights throughout October, aims to raise awareness among women regarding regular screening and check-ups and to create life-saving awareness by encouraging early diagnosis with the campaign it organized with the slogan “Now is the Time for Check-ups”.

As part of the campaign, it offers breast ultrasound and breast examination to women under the age of 40, and mammography services as well as ultrasound and examination to women over the age of 40. Those who want to get information and make an appointment for the campaign that will be valid until the end of the year can call +90 (392) 444 0 535.

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women. One in every 8 women may encounter breast cancer at some point in their lives. This number makes up approximately 12 percent of women. Monthly self-examination and annual regular breast screening allow for early diagnosis. all women will be able to benefit from breast screening services with a 20 percent discount with the campaign that will continue until the end of the year at Near East University Hospital.

Near East University Hospital General Surgery Department and Breast Health Center Head Prof. Dr. Hasan Besim emphasized the importance of regular check-ups to protect against breast cancer. Saying “Many diseases and complaints related to the breast other than cancer can occur.” Prof. Dr. Hasan Besim touched on the fact that there may be certain complaints related to changes in breast tissue due to hormones, especially in women in adulthood. He said that many diseases such as non-cancerous infectious pathologies, developmental anomalies or variations can be seen in breast tissue. Therefore, Prof. Dr. Besim emphasized that the necessity of a treatment center focused on breast is inevitable, and reminded that the Breast Health Center within the Near East University Hospital continues its activities with this approach.

Pay attention to effective risk factors in breast cancer!

Pointing out the existence of many risk factors in terms of breast cancer, Prof. Dr. Hasan Besim says, “Unfortunately, some of these risk factors are factors that we cannot avoid. Unfortunately, it is not possible to change various risk factors such as age, the presence of a close relative with breast cancer in the family or genetic characteristics. However, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, and various hormone levels are among the controllable risk factors.” Prof. Dr. Besim added that having any of these risk factors does not necessarily mean that breast cancer will develop.

Breast cancer risk can be determined with genetic tests

The risk of developing these types of cancer increases in women with a history of breast cancer among their relatives. Genetic tests are becoming even more important for women of all ages in this group. Changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes can be detected through genetic tests at the Near East University Hospital Genetic Diagnosis Laboratory.