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Naseem Medical Centre observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Published: 16 Oct 2022 - 08:47 am | Last Updated: 16 Oct 2022 - 08:48 am
Dr Zeba Iqbal, Dr Hajira Fathima and Dr Najmath Beegumi inaugurating the Breast Cancer Awareness Booth at Naseem Medical Centre, C Ring Road, Doha.

Dr Zeba Iqbal, Dr Hajira Fathima and Dr Najmath Beegumi inaugurating the Breast Cancer Awareness Booth at Naseem Medical Centre, C Ring Road, Doha.

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Doha: Health is always celebrated with grandeur at Naseem Medical Centre. An event was organised  to mark the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed annually during the month of October,  to educate the female population about breast cancer, its early detection and its possible preventive measures.

It was held under the concept “It’s time to rise”.

The event consisted of an enlightening panel discussion by eminent doctors from Naseem Medical Centre. 

The panel consisted of Dr. Zeba Iqbal (Specialist-OBG, Naseem Medical Centre, C Ring Road) and Dr. Hajra Fathima (General Practitioner, Naseem Medical Centre,  C Ring Road). 

The panel discussion was moderated by Nandini Srivasthav, Team Lead Learning & Development at Naseem Healthcare. 

The discussion covered the topics like Early Detection, Breast Self-Examination, Breast Cancer Screening, Psychological factors  among the public, Social Taboo about the Breast Cancer, Diagnosis and its treatment modes, etc.

The panel discussion was followed by the inauguration of the breast cancer awareness booth by Dr Zeba Iqbal, Dr Hajira Fathima and Dr Najmath Beegum Shanavas along with nurses and medical team from Naseem Medical Centre. 

Naseem Medical Centre offers mammogram  at QR300 for all the patients through the month of October. For any queries, public can dial 44652121.