Cancer Is a Human Dilemma
The Middle East Council of Churches Implements Many Awareness Sessions in Lebanon!
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In the context of strengthening health awareness about various chronic diseases, the Diakonia and Social Service Department, Lebanon’s Office, in the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), implemented two new sessions about cancer for a group of women and men, at Our Lady Dispensary (OLD), affiliated with the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in the Sabtieh region – Mount Lebanon. The sessions were held with the support of the international humanitarian organization Mennonite Central Committee – MCC.
These two sessions come in light of a world facing the danger of pollution and the repercussions resulting from the chemicals that some food contain, as well as amidst rising levels of daily pressures, which all has led to the rapid and increasing spread of cancer, especially among the most vulnerable and poor groups. This negatively affects the fabric of societies and their safety, especially since medical care is not available in a fair manner to many families.
The two sessions included awareness segments on breast cancer for a group of 20 women, and prostate cancer for a group of 20 men, as these two topics were identified after a questionnaire was distributed to the participants.
During the session held with men, many topics were discussed and focused on the prostate gland and its functions, prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostate cancer and screening tests.
As for the session dedicated to women, the participants were taught about early breast cancer detection methods, the symptoms to watch out for, and the importance of regular screenings. In addition, they were able to take part in a self-examination test, making the session both interactive and enlightening.
At the end of each session, the participants expressed how much they benefited from the information gained, expressing that they were relieve to understand the correct ways to confront cancer and limit its spread, looking forward to participating in future health sessions.
