A lecture forum on Breast Cancer Awareness was joined by students and gender advocates last October 29, 2024 at Roxas Hall.

 

This was facilitated by West Visayas State University Gender and Development (WVSU GAD) in collaboration with WVSU Medical Center (WVSUMC), WVSU College of Medicine (WVSU-COM), and GAD representatives from various colleges.

 

Dr. Leeza Servidad, a Level IV Surgeon at WVSUMC, served as the resource speaker of the lecture. She talked about possible signs of breast cancer using the Know Your Lemons chart and the benefits of early detection through observation and medical consultation.

 

After the forum, medical staff from WVSU Medical Center and College of Medicine conducted a free consultation and breast self-examination for interested women attendees.

 

As part of the celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the event aims to empower the participants to advocate for policies and initiatives that promote breast cancer prevention and early detection as aligned with the mandate of Republic Act 9710 or Magna Carta of Women and Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and 5 (Gender Equality).