Early diagnosis and awareness event for breast cancer held in Üsküdar

At the event organized by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Üsküdar University, within the scope of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the importance of early diagnosis and breast cancer screening methods were discussed. At the awareness stand set up during the event, where Breast Nurse Dr. Yasemin Nazlı was the speaker, Breast Self-Examination (BSE) was explained practically. The event aimed to increase social awareness against breast cancer by distributing informative brochures and pink ribbons.

Üsküdar University continues its efforts to support public health and raise awareness on health issues. 

Within this scope, an event organized by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, was held at the Health campus with the participation of academics and students.

Early diagnosis and screening methods discussed

The event, prepared with the contributions of Asst. Prof. Hatice Demirdağ and Asst. Prof. Meftun Akgün, was held in the Galenos hall. Prof. Dr. Selma Doğan, Head of the Department of Nursing, also attended the event.

In her presentation titled “Early Diagnosis and Screening in Breast Cancer: Awareness from a Nursing Perspective,” Breast Nurse Dr. Yasemin Nazlı drew attention to the importance of early diagnosis in breast cancer and provided information about the symptoms of the disease and screening methods. Sharing examples from her clinical experiences, Dr. Yasemin Nazlı explained the role of nurses in raising awareness about breast health, providing education, and guiding individuals.

'Breast Self-Examination' demonstrated practically

Concurrently with the event, an awareness stand set up in the foyer area of the Health campus also welcomed visitors. The event, coordinated by nursing students Bahar Yıldırım, Sevgi Nur Bul, Sıla Gürmen, Sümeyye Sezgin, and Zehra Kızılaslan, focused on the Breast Self-Examination (BSE) application.

The examination technique and application steps were explained through demonstrations on breast models. Visitors had the opportunity to experience the application on the models. Informative posters about breast cancer symptoms, risk factors, and screening recommendations were also displayed, and brochures were distributed at the stand.

Awareness supported with pink ribbons

At the event, where pink ribbons, a symbol of the fight against breast cancer, were also distributed, academics and students supported awareness efforts by wearing the ribbons on their lapels.

The program, to which all academics and faculty students were invited, received great interest from the participants. The event, also supported by the Üsküdar University Nursing Club, contributed to strengthening social awareness by drawing attention to the importance of early diagnosis and health consciousness in breast cancer.