Breast Cancer and Awareness in Türkiye

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in Türkiye. While early diagnosis rates are increasing each year, cultural and societal barriers still hinder awareness. Recognizing and overcoming these barriers is crucial to improving women's chances of survival.

Breast Cancer Prevalence in Türkiye

✔️ Approximately 25,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year
✔️ 60% of cases are detected in the advanced stage
✔️ Awareness campaigns are critical to increase early diagnosis rates.

Cultural Barriers

1. Shame and Shyness
Some women are hesitant to have their breasts examined. Privacy concerns reduce participation in screenings.

2. Misinformation and Myths
Misconceptions such as “If it doesn’t run in my family, it won’t happen to me” or “Mammography is harmful” prevent regular check-ups.

3. Low Health Literacy
In some regions, seeking medical attention is delayed because the symptoms of breast cancer are not sufficiently known.

4. Economic and Transportation Problems
Access to screening centers can be difficult in rural areas.

Solutions and Suggestions

✔️ Education Campaigns: Organizing seminars in schools, workplaces and neighborhoods
✔️ Mobile Health Screening Tools: Increasing mobile mammography units in rural areas
✔️ Media and Social Media: Raising awareness through TV programs, social media campaigns and blog posts
✔️ Protecting Privacy: Having female healthcare personnel take part in screenings can reduce shyness.

The Importance of Early Diagnosis

✔️ With early diagnosis, treatment success exceeds 90%.
✔️ From the age of 20: Every woman should perform a manual examination once a month.
✔️ After the age of 40: Regular mammography should be performed.
✔️ Those in the risk group: Additional tests should be performed upon doctor's recommendation.

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