Sabah Gündem5 hours agoHealth1 min readTürkiye

Statement from the Ministry of Health about Cancer Screenings

The importance of early diagnosis of cancer was emphasized within the scope of Public Health Week

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The Ministry of Health drew attention to the importance of early diagnosis of cancer during Public Health Week.
It was announced that 16.1 million people were screened with 486 KETEM units throughout Türkiye and 36 thousand people were diagnosed with cancer at an early stage.

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Within the scope of Public Health Week, information is given about the importance of cancer screening programs and the existing infrastructure in Türkiye.

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In the written statement made by the Ministry of Health, "Screening programs and awareness studies for the prevention and early diagnosis of cancer are carried out with determination. It is important to adopt healthy living habits such as increasing physical activity, healthy and balanced nutrition, and avoiding tobacco and tobacco products in the prevention of cancer. In this context, the theme of the 7th day of the Public Health Week has been determined as 'Early Diagnosis in Cancer Saves Lives'. In our country, 16.1 million people have been screened for cancer so far and those whose test results were found to be at risk." "They were directed to higher level health institutions for further examinations; 36 thousand people were diagnosed with cancer as a result of the examinations, and more than 515 thousand screening services were provided with mobile cancer screening tools."

'SERVICE IS PROVIDED WITH 486 KETEM'

Stating that early diagnosis and screening programs are implemented in KETEMs, where cancer screening and awareness services are carried out, it is stated that "Education and consultancy services are also offered to increase cancer awareness in the society. There are a total of 486 KETEMs operating within the Healthy Life Centers in our country, including 428 KETEM units and 58 mobile KETEM screening vehicles. In these centers, it is aimed to increase awareness in the society by providing not only screening but also training on cancer prevention. Breast cancer, colorectal cancer in Türkiye." (colon cancer) and cervical cancer (cervical cancer). The Ministry of Health offers these screenings free of charge through Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening and Training Centers (KETEM), Community Health Centers (TSM), Family Health Centers (ASM). Screenings can also be accessed through mobile KETEM screening tools. Screening programs are carried out for cancer types that are common in our country and can be treated and prevented with early diagnosis. "screening aims to detect cancer at an early stage by applying tests for certain age and gender groups."

'WE DETECTED THE DISEASE IN EARLY STAGES IN 36 THOUSAND PEOPLE'

Open Questions

What are the expansion targets of screening programs in the future?