KTI Nursing Department and Hiwa Hospital Host "Pink October: Beyond the Ribbon" Symposium & Workshop

Comprehensive Academic Panels and Hands-on Breast Self-Examination Workshop on Early Detection and Survivorship

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On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Nursing Department at Kurdistan Technical Institute (KTI), in collaboration with Hiwa Hospital, held an academic symposium titled "Pink October: Beyond the Ribbon" at the Sheikh Fakhr Sheikh Tayeb Qaywani Conference Hall.

The event brought together oncologists, clinical specialists, faculty, and nursing students to highlight breast cancer epidemiology, early clinical screening, interdisciplinary management, and post-treatment survivorship.

Key Program Highlights:

• Scientific Seminar: "Breast Cancer in the Kurdistan Region: From Numbers to Hope," presented by Dr. Zardasht Bakr Mohammed.

• Panel 1: "Confronting Complications: From Diagnosis to Treatment"

  • Moderator: Ms. Bnar Hassan Salih

  • Panelists: Dr. Zhyan Khalil Mahmood, Dr. Didar Faiq Hama, and Dr. Shad Mohammed Mustafa

• Panel 2: "Beyond the Diagnosis: Embracing Life After Treatment"

  • Moderator: Ms. Heman Ghareeb Omar

  • Panelists: Dr. Shamam Mohammed Hassan, Dr. Rozhgar Rashid Ali, and Ms. Rezan Nooruldeen Hama-Ali

• Practical Workshop: The symposium concluded with an interactive workshop on "Breast Self-Examination" (BSE) facilitated by Dr. Avan Mohammed Huseein, training participants on clinical inspection, early detection techniques, and community awareness education.

Certificates of participation were awarded to attendees and researchers at the end of the sessions.