Health Minister Memişoğlu: Daily screening record broken at KETEMs

Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu announced that on October 20, an all-time record for daily screenings was broken at Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening, and Education Centers (KETEM) across the country, with 8,235 mammograms performed in a single day.

Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu drew attention to the importance of early diagnosis and regular screening in breast cancer, making statements on his social media account regarding cancer screening activities across Turkey. According to the statement, an all-time high daily screening count was achieved on October 20 with 8,235 mammograms performed at KETEMs nationwide.

Stating that free breast cancer screening services are provided to women aged 40 to 69 at 499 cancer screening centers operating across Turkey, Memişoğlu invited citizens to benefit from this service. Memişoğlu noted that applications can be made to the nearest Healthy Life Center, KETEM, or Mobile KETEM vehicles.