Breast cancer remains the most common cancer found in women worldwide. Every October, organizations around the globe unite for a common cause – Breast Cancer Awareness. Early detection is key to increasing survival rates, and to support early detection, KAUST Health is promoting screenings to eligible community members this October.
Did you know
- Five- and ten-year survival rates exceed 90 % and 85%, respectively, with early-stage cancer.
- Breast cancer incidence is steadily increasing since 2010, likely due to excess body weight, inactivity, and birth trends.
- Early-stage cancers often do not present or cause signs or symptoms, which is why screening is important
- Breast cancer mortality has decreased by 40% over the past few decades because of early detection, increased awareness and improved treatment.
- Mammography is a type of X-ray that is less harmful than the X-rays taken at the dentist, and it is equal to the amount of radiation emitted from the TV for a month.
Eligibility for screening
- All women aged 40 and over who have not been screened in the last one to two years.
- All women aged 30 and over with a family history, a sibling or mother, who has had breast cancer and have not been screened in the last 1 year.
If any follow-up tests or treatment is required, a valid health insurance policy will be applied.
Book your screening today
- Call 940 from a landline or 012 808 0940 from a mobile phone, mention this campaign, and make your appointment for your breast cancer screening.
- When you arrive at KAUST Health, inform the reception staff that you are visiting for breast cancer screening.
If you have any questions about our breast cancer screening campaign, please email us at Patient-Relations@KAUST.edu.sa for more information.