Professor Dr. Mazen Hawaz Abdul-Ridha, Dean of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine, Chairs a Scientific Discussion for Arab Board of Health Specializations Candidate

Professor Dr. Mazen Hawaz Abdul-Ridha, Dean of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine, chaired the scientific discussion of Dr. Ali Nouri Hassan, a candidate of the Arab Board of Health Specializations, on the topic "Conservative Surgery for Breast Cancer as a Good Healthy Sign of Response." The discussion took place in the Radiology Hall at Basrah Teaching Hospital on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The committee consisted of:

• Prof. Dr. Mazen Hawaz Abdul-Ridha (Chair) – Al-Zahraa College of Medicine
• Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Razzaq Issa (Member) – Basrah Teaching Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Hashim Yaqoub Khudair (Member) – Basrah Teaching Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Kazem Hassan Ali (Supervisor) – Al-Sadr Teaching Hospital

The discussion addressed one of the most critical contemporary medical issues: the role of conservative surgery in treating breast cancer.

Dr. Mazen supervised the candidate, focusing on several key points, including:

• Benefits of Conservative Surgery: He explained how conservative surgery, compared to traditional surgeries, preserves the breast’s shape and function and reduces psychological impact on patients.

• Factors Affecting Treatment Response: Dr. Mazen discussed factors influencing the patient's response to treatment after conservative surgery, such as tumor type and stage, age, and genetic factors.

• Scientific Evidence: He reviewed the latest studies supporting the notion that conservative surgery is a positive indicator of treatment response, contributing to improved quality of life for patients.

Editor: Ms. Wsan Salem Suher

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