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Doha
Dr Mohammed Ilyas Khan, breastfeeding specialist in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Al Khor Hospital, has been certified as a MammaCare Specialist by the US-based MammaCare Foundation.
Dr Khan is thought to be the first specialist in Qatar to hold the international certification which is considered the gold standard for performing and teaching clinical breast examinations.
“The training and technology provided to Dr Khan will enable him to make an even greater contribution to women’s health throughout Qatar and the region,” said Dr HS Pennypacker, president of the MammaCare Corporation.
MammaCare began in 1974 as a research project endorsed by the National Cancer Institute. The original research goal was to develop a training programme to teach effective and thorough ways of examining breast tissue as part of a larger strategy to support the early detection of small breast cancer tumours.
Commenting on the significance of the certification, Dr Khan said the training he received will help him empower patients to perform breast self-exams and to be their own health advocate.
“Clinical breast exams are crucial to help detect tumours or breast tissue changes in between mammogram screenings. The MammaCare certification has provided me with additional skills that I will add to my years of experience in order to give our patients the best possible care and health outcome”, said Dr Khan.
Dr Khan says it is essential for women to take responsibility for their own breast health and to be diligent about getting regular breast exams and conducting their own self-exams.
“Many women do not have the confidence, or knowledge, to tell the difference between normal breast tissue and changes that may require medical attention. As a certified breast specialist, I am able to train healthcare providers on how to find lumps in the breast through clinical breast examinations. I believe this new certification will help strengthen Al Khor Hospital’s already strong relationship with the National Center for Cancer Care and Research, the Qatar Cancer Society and the Primary Health Care Corporation,” added Dr Khan.
As a graduate of the MammaCare Specialist Course, Dr Khan is now qualified to serve as a breast health educator and to instruct healthcare professionals and patients.
Al Khor Hospital’s ‘Say Yes to Breastfeeding’ initiative has received international recognition for its pioneering programme which promotes breastfeeding and breast health. The initiative is accredited by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Doha
Dr Mohammed Ilyas Khan, breastfeeding specialist in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Al Khor Hospital, has been certified as a MammaCare Specialist by the US-based MammaCare Foundation.
Dr Khan is thought to be the first specialist in Qatar to hold the international certification which is considered the gold standard for performing and teaching clinical breast examinations.
“The training and technology provided to Dr Khan will enable him to make an even greater contribution to women’s health throughout Qatar and the region,” said Dr HS Pennypacker, president of the MammaCare Corporation.
MammaCare began in 1974 as a research project endorsed by the National Cancer Institute. The original research goal was to develop a training programme to teach effective and thorough ways of examining breast tissue as part of a larger strategy to support the early detection of small breast cancer tumours.
Commenting on the significance of the certification, Dr Khan said the training he received will help him empower patients to perform breast self-exams and to be their own health advocate.
“Clinical breast exams are crucial to help detect tumours or breast tissue changes in between mammogram screenings. The MammaCare certification has provided me with additional skills that I will add to my years of experience in order to give our patients the best possible care and health outcome”, said Dr Khan.
Dr Khan says it is essential for women to take responsibility for their own breast health and to be diligent about getting regular breast exams and conducting their own self-exams.
“Many women do not have the confidence, or knowledge, to tell the difference between normal breast tissue and changes that may require medical attention. As a certified breast specialist, I am able to train healthcare providers on how to find lumps in the breast through clinical breast examinations. I believe this new certification will help strengthen Al Khor Hospital’s already strong relationship with the National Center for Cancer Care and Research, the Qatar Cancer Society and the Primary Health Care Corporation,” added Dr Khan.
As a graduate of the MammaCare Specialist Course, Dr Khan is now qualified to serve as a breast health educator and to instruct healthcare professionals and patients.
Al Khor Hospital’s ‘Say Yes to Breastfeeding’ initiative has received international recognition for its pioneering programme which promotes breastfeeding and breast health. The initiative is accredited by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
