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Institue of Applied Psychology arranged a webinar on Breast Cancer Awareness
Institue of Applied Psychology arranged a webinar on Breast Cancer Awareness


Institue of Applied Psychology arranged a webinar on Breast Cancer Awareness. Dr Fatima Arifeen, General Physician and member of ESCA, Switzerland was the resource person. She talked about cross-cultural issues associated with breast cancer. Dr Fatima Kamran, MS Program Health Program Coordinatar chaired the session. Dr Fatima emphasised that there is not sufficient knowledge on the causes of breast cancer, therefore, early detection of the disease remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control. When breast cancer is detected early, and if adequate diagnosis and treatment are available, there is a good chance that breast cancer can be cured. If detected late, however, curative treatment is often no longer an option. In such cases, palliative care to relief the suffering of patients and their families. Professionals, students and volunteers of Covid-19 Mental attended the webinar and participated in the Q& A session. The webinar was live streamed through IAP Facebook.