“Pink October”: An Awareness Day on Breast Cancer

“Pink October” is marked by an awareness day dedicated to breast cancer.
Today, the “Abdelmadjid Alahem” Hall in M’Sila hosted an awareness and educational event regarding breast cancer, as part of the global “Pink October” campaign for prevention and early detection.
The event was held under the patronage and in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Languages, along with the Head of the French Department. It was organized and supervised by Dr. Halima Ghallab, who coordinated the various segments of this scientific and humanitarian gathering.
The venue saw a remarkable turnout of faculty members and female students from various departments, all of whom engaged with this initiative aimed at promoting women’s health.
The awareness day featured a panel of specialized physicians who delivered valuable presentations covering:
* The importance of early detection: An overview of self-examination and routine screening methods, and their direct impact on increasing recovery rates.
* Risk factors and prevention: A focus on healthy lifestyles, proper nutrition, and the mitigation of environmental and health-related triggers for the disease.
* Psychological and social support: An emphasis on the vital role of psychological support for patients and their families throughout the treatment journey.
Discussion and Engagement
The event concluded with an open discussion and Q&A session, during which the specialists addressed inquiries from the students and faculty members.
“Awareness is hope… and early detection is life.”