Department of Medical Microbiology Students Conduct a Breast Cancer Awareness Session at Sharstani Kchan School in Erbil

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, third-year students from the Department of Medical Microbiology at Cihan University–Erbil visited Sharstani Kchan School in Erbil to conduct a breast cancer awareness session for tenth-grade pupils as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The activity was supervised by Dr. Khawaja Shakeel Ahmed, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology. The students were warmly received by Miss Runak Yaaqub Hussein, the school supervisor.

Danya Majed Abdulla introduced the topic of breast cancer, explaining its general characteristics and emphasizing the importance of raising awareness, recognizing potential warning signs, and seeking timely medical advice when unusual breast changes occur.

Next, Lanya Renwar Mohammedameen discussed the classification of breast cancer, explaining its different types and highlighting the importance of identifying the specific type to guide clinical assessment and treatment.

Khanda Fakhraldin Youns presented information on breast cancer prevention and treatment. She emphasized the importance of awareness, appropriate medical consultation, and following professional medical advice regarding assessment and available treatment options.

Finally, Shadyar Jawhar Hameed concluded the session by reviewing the main points and reinforcing the importance of breast health awareness, recognizing unusual changes, and seeking medical guidance when necessary.

The activity concluded with a question-and-answer session, during which the pupils asked questions and discussed topics related to breast cancer awareness, classification, prevention, and treatment. The discussion allowed the presenters to clarify key information and reinforced the educational objectives of the session.