Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its thyroid cancer awareness campaign, which ran throughout April as part of its ongoing efforts to raise community awareness and highlight the importance of prevention and early detection as essential pillars in reducing incidence rates and improving treatment outcomes.
Thyroid cancer is the third most common cancer in Qatar and affects women at three times the rate of men, according to the Qatar National Cancer Registry (QNCR 2021).
The campaign featured a series of in-person and virtual awareness activities targeting various segments of the community. It focused on promoting awareness of preventive measures, warning signs, and risk factors associated with thyroid cancer, while encouraging individuals to undergo regular medical check-ups as part of early detection efforts.
As part of the campaign, QCS organised a panel discussion at its headquarters titled “Thyroid Health Keys: What You Need to Know,” in collaboration with Life Care Clinic and Wellcare Pharmacies.
The session was moderated by Heba Nassar, Head of Community Health Awareness at QCS, and featured a distinguished group of speakers including Dr. Tania Jaber, Consultant Endocrinologist at Hamad Medical Corporation; Mona Salem, Dermatology and Aesthetic Specialist at Life Care Clinic; Dr. Minas El-Sharkawy, Integrative Coach and Behavioral Change Trainer; and Batool Ibrahim, Clinical Dietitian at QCS, who shared valuable insights on thyroid health from medical, nutritional, and behavioral perspectives.
General Manager of QCS, Mona Al-Ashkanani stated that organising such initiatives reflects the Society’s ongoing commitment to promoting health awareness and emphasising the importance of early detection, which plays a crucial role in improving recovery rates.
