With nearly half the patients the Baheya Foundation for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer in stage 3 or 4 of the disease, delayed diagnoses are one of the biggest challenges in oncology faced in Egypt today. This both causes patients to present for treatment in more advanced stages of the disease and contributes to a high breast cancer mortality rate in Egypt compared to other developed countries like the US. Dr. Inas Maged Moaz added that studies have noted a 7-month difference between the onset of symptoms and the beginning of treatment, due largely in part to a lack of patient awareness of breast cancer symptoms, a lack of prevention and early detection measures, and failure to self-exam. In response, the Baheya Foundation was created to be an integrated health care center that is specialized in providing services to breast cancer patients all in one location and free of charge, including screening, psychosocial support, and nutritional counseling.  

Guest:  

Inas Maged Moaz, MD Lecturer of Public Health Medical Coordinator of Baheya Research Center Baheya Foundation for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer Al Haram, Egypt 

Quote:  

“Baheya has placed a strong emphasis on our outreach program to reach women all over Egypt to enhance their awareness and education about breast cancer and to catch cases in early stages.” 

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