Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Labor, Professor Mohammad Haidar, the Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University organized a specialized scientific symposium on breast cancer entitled “Breast Cancer: From Awareness to Action.”

The event was attended by the University President, Professor Wael Nabil Abdelsalam; the University Secretary-General, Dr. Omar Houry; the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Wafaa El Sahli; University Deans; and a distinguished group of professors, physicians, and specialists from Beirut Arab University and the American University of Beirut, alongside experts in pharmacy and health sciences. The symposium aimed to highlight the latest developments in breast cancer, including its diagnosis and treatment, and to emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among medical and healthcare professionals in patient care.

During the event, the University President, Professor Abdelsalam, presented His Excellency Minister Mohammad Haidar with a commemorative university shield as a token of appreciation and recognition. University medals were also presented to all participants.

Alongside the symposium, an educational exhibition on breast cancer was organized, with the participation of students from the Faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, Humanities, and Business Administration, in addition to the Student Life Department.

The symposium highlighted the importance of early detection and accurate diagnosis in improving treatment outcomes, as well as the role of medical advances and modern technologies in determining the most appropriate treatment options for each patient. It also emphasized the importance of comprehensive care that integrates medical and surgical treatment with physical rehabilitation and nutritional support, helping to support patients and improve their quality of life.

This symposium reflects Beirut Arab University’s ongoing commitment to promoting health awareness, encouraging the exchange of knowledge and expertise across different disciplines, and contributing to the dissemination of evidence-based medical knowledge, early diagnosis, and comprehensive healthcare.