QCS concludes gynecological cancer awareness campaign

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its awareness campaign Together for Her, which targeted women across Qatari society as part of...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its awareness campaign “Together for Her,” which targeted women across Qatari society as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness of gynecological cancers and to highlight the importance of prevention and early detection as key pillars in reducing cancer incidence and improving treatment outcomes.

The campaign coincided with Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month and was informed by data from the National Cancer Registry 2020 issued by the Ministry of Public Health – Qatar. According to the registry, cervical cancer ranked fifth among the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women of all nationalities, with 39 new cases recorded in 2020, while ovarian cancer ranked seventh, with 26 new cases diagnosed during the same year in Qatar.

Throughout January, the campaign featured a series of in-person and virtual awareness activities targeting various segments of the community. These activities focused on promoting preventive measures, recognising warning symptoms, understanding risk factors associated with gynecological cancers, and encouraging regular screening and early detection.

As part of the campaign, the Society organised an awareness event at its headquarters in collaboration with TEAL Society, sponsored by Rayhan Medical Centre, to raise awareness about cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine. The event benefited 50 English-speaking women and emphasised the importance of cervical cancer awareness and receiving the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for disease prevention.

In addition, a joint awareness activity was held with the Women’s Health and Research Centre and the National Centre for Cancer Care and Research, featuring an awareness booth over three days that targeted 200 female visitors and patients, focusing on gynecological cancers and the importance of HPV vaccination.