Cancer Awareness Training Provided to Women Working in Bartın OIZ

In Bartın, a cancer awareness training was held for women working in the Organized Industrial Zone, covering the importance of early diagnosis and free screening programs.

In order to deliver preventive health services to different segments of society in Bartın, a cancer awareness training was organized for women working in the Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ). During the training, which was coordinated by the Provincial Health Directorate and conducted by Dr. Doğa Hızoğlu, the Physician in Charge of the Karaköy Healthy Life Center, topics such as early diagnosis of breast cancer, recognizing symptoms, and the importance of regular screenings were discussed.

Participants were also informed about screening programs for cervical and colorectal cancers. During the training, it was reiterated that free mammography screenings are provided every two years to women between the ages of 40-69 as part of the national screening program, and it was emphasized that women should be conscious of breast health. The Provincial Health Directorate invited women who are due for screenings to the Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening and Education Centers (KETEM) and Healthy Life Centers.