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🎀 PINK OCTOBER 2025
❓ What Is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer occurs when abnormal breast cells grow uncontrollably, forming a tumour that can spread to other parts of the body if untreated.
🧬 Where It Begins:
🔬 Most cases start in the milk ducts (ductal carcinoma) or lobules (lobular carcinoma).
🔬 When cells invade nearby tissue or travel through blood or lymph vessels, the cancer becomes invasive or metastatic.
⚕️ In Ethiopia 🇪🇹 (BMC Cancer, 2024):
📊Ductal carcinoma: 80–90% of cases
📊Estrogen receptor–positive (ER⁺): ~65% , cancer cells grow in response to estrogen; respond well to hormonal therapy such as Tamoxifen
📊Triple-negative: 15–20% , lacks hormone receptors; often more aggressive and affects younger women
💊 Treatment (WHO, CDC, Ethiopia 2024):
Combination of
Surgery (mastectomy or breast-conserving)
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy / Hormonal / Targeted therapy
🩺. When detected early, over 90% of breast cancers are curable.
#PinkOctober
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❓ What Is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer occurs when abnormal breast cells grow uncontrollably, forming a tumour that can spread to other parts of the body if untreated.
🧬 Where It Begins:
🔬 Most cases start in the milk ducts (ductal carcinoma) or lobules (lobular carcinoma).
🔬 When cells invade nearby tissue or travel through blood or lymph vessels, the cancer becomes invasive or metastatic.
⚕️ In Ethiopia 🇪🇹 (BMC Cancer, 2024):
📊Ductal carcinoma: 80–90% of cases
📊Estrogen receptor–positive (ER⁺): ~65% , cancer cells grow in response to estrogen; respond well to hormonal therapy such as Tamoxifen
📊Triple-negative: 15–20% , lacks hormone receptors; often more aggressive and affects younger women
💊 Treatment (WHO, CDC, Ethiopia 2024):
Combination of
Surgery (mastectomy or breast-conserving)
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy / Hormonal / Targeted therapy
🩺. When detected early, over 90% of breast cancers are curable.
#PinkOctober
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🎀 PINK OCTOBER 2025
Breast Cancer: A Global 🌎 & Ethiopian 🇪🇹 Perspective
📊2.3 million women were diagnosed and
670 000 died from breast cancer in 2022 (WHO).
📊It is the MOST COMMON cancer in women.
🧮HALF of all cases occur in women with no risk factors other than age and sex.
♂️Around 0.5–1 % of cases occur in MEN.
SURVIVAL DEPENDS ON ACCESS: Mortality is higher in low-income countries
🔘High-Income nations: 1 in 12 women diagnosed, 1 in 71 die.
🔘Low-Income nations: 1 in 27 diagnosed, 1 in 48 die.
Survival rate:
> 90% in high-income countries
< 40% in many African nations (WHO, 2024)
🇪🇹 IN ETHIOPIA:
🧮Leading cancer among women.
📊Represents about ONE-THIRD of female cancers and over 9,000 deaths each year.
🩺60 % + diagnosed at late stages (III–IV).
🔘Median age at diagnosis: 40–46 years — YOUNGER than the global average.
💓 Our Call:
Every woman, everywhere, deserves a fair chance at survival.
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#PinkOctober
Together against Breast Cancer!
Breast Cancer: A Global 🌎 & Ethiopian 🇪🇹 Perspective
📊2.3 million women were diagnosed and
670 000 died from breast cancer in 2022 (WHO).
📊It is the MOST COMMON cancer in women.
🧮HALF of all cases occur in women with no risk factors other than age and sex.
♂️Around 0.5–1 % of cases occur in MEN.
SURVIVAL DEPENDS ON ACCESS: Mortality is higher in low-income countries
🔘High-Income nations: 1 in 12 women diagnosed, 1 in 71 die.
🔘Low-Income nations: 1 in 27 diagnosed, 1 in 48 die.
Survival rate:
> 90% in high-income countries
< 40% in many African nations (WHO, 2024)
🇪🇹 IN ETHIOPIA:
🧮Leading cancer among women.
📊Represents about ONE-THIRD of female cancers and over 9,000 deaths each year.
🩺60 % + diagnosed at late stages (III–IV).
🔘Median age at diagnosis: 40–46 years — YOUNGER than the global average.
💓 Our Call:
Every woman, everywhere, deserves a fair chance at survival.
💙 EMSA-AA | More than a Student!
🧡 SCOPH-AA | Orange Hugs!
#PinkOctober
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#Reminder
Today: Starting from 7:30 AM Lt
Sefere selam Campus :
Public Health Hall (8th Floor)
#NewPc1s #OldPc1s
🚀 Kickstarting Your Med School Journey! 🚀
Special Guest Speakers! From 2024 Graduates 🤩
1⃣ Dr. Elizabeth Araya : Gold Medalist of 2024 🏅
2⃣ Dr. Seblewengel Biruk : Capacity Building General Assistant , IFMSA; WHO Youth Delegate Ethiopia. Who was A prominent and Versatile Leader of EMSA AA (Former EMSA AA President) 🎍🤩
We're answering ALL your questions about your Preclinical years, extracurricular journey! 🗺️ From zero to hero!
You definitely don't want to miss this! 😉
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Today: Starting from 7:30 AM Lt
Sefere selam Campus :
Public Health Hall (8th Floor)
#NewPc1s #OldPc1s
🚀 Kickstarting Your Med School Journey! 🚀
Special Guest Speakers! From 2024 Graduates 🤩
1⃣ Dr. Elizabeth Araya : Gold Medalist of 2024 🏅
2⃣ Dr. Seblewengel Biruk : Capacity Building General Assistant , IFMSA; WHO Youth Delegate Ethiopia. Who was A prominent and Versatile Leader of EMSA AA (Former EMSA AA President) 🎍🤩
We're answering ALL your questions about your Preclinical years, extracurricular journey! 🗺️ From zero to hero!
You definitely don't want to miss this! 😉
SCOME AA |
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EMSA- AA | More than a student!
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Dear EMSA-Ethiopia Members,✨✨
We are delighted to share a short Membership Fee Assessment Questionnaire prepared by the Finance Team! 💼✨
This form aims to gather your valuable insights and preferences regarding the proposed membership fee — including your willingness to pay, preferred amount, and mode of payment. Your feedback will play a key role in shaping a fair and effective financial plan for our association.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the questionnaire using the link below:
Link
Your participation is highly appreciated, and your responses will remain confidential. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to EMSA-Ethiopia’s growth and sustainability!
EMSA-Ethiopia | More than a student! 📲🌐
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We are delighted to share a short Membership Fee Assessment Questionnaire prepared by the Finance Team! 💼✨
This form aims to gather your valuable insights and preferences regarding the proposed membership fee — including your willingness to pay, preferred amount, and mode of payment. Your feedback will play a key role in shaping a fair and effective financial plan for our association.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the questionnaire using the link below:
Link
Your participation is highly appreciated, and your responses will remain confidential. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to EMSA-Ethiopia’s growth and sustainability!
EMSA-Ethiopia | More than a student! 📲🌐
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🎀 PINK OCTOBER 2025
RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF BREAST CANCER
🩺 Awareness begins with knowing your body.
Common Symptoms :
🔎A lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest, or armpit
🔎Changes in size or shape of one breast
🔎Skin changes such as dimpling, puckering, or thickening
🔎Redness or darker discoloration of the breast
🔎Nipple changes – pulled in (inverted) or crusting/rash around it
🔎Unusual discharge from either nipple
🔎Persistent pain in the breast or armpit (though pain alone isn’t always a sign)
🧬 Symptoms can appear differently on various skin tones.
🇪🇹 Over 80% of Ethiopian women with breast cancer first notice a breast lump or swelling.
REMEMBER TO :
👉T – TOUCH your breasts regularly to feel for lumps or thickening.
👉 L – LOOK in the mirror for visible changes (shape, size, color, skin texture).
👉C – CHECK with a health professional if anything feels or looks different.
#PinkOctober
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Together against Breast Cancer!
RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF BREAST CANCER
🩺 Awareness begins with knowing your body.
Common Symptoms :
🔎A lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest, or armpit
🔎Changes in size or shape of one breast
🔎Skin changes such as dimpling, puckering, or thickening
🔎Redness or darker discoloration of the breast
🔎Nipple changes – pulled in (inverted) or crusting/rash around it
🔎Unusual discharge from either nipple
🔎Persistent pain in the breast or armpit (though pain alone isn’t always a sign)
🧬 Symptoms can appear differently on various skin tones.
🇪🇹 Over 80% of Ethiopian women with breast cancer first notice a breast lump or swelling.
REMEMBER TO :
👉T – TOUCH your breasts regularly to feel for lumps or thickening.
👉 L – LOOK in the mirror for visible changes (shape, size, color, skin texture).
👉C – CHECK with a health professional if anything feels or looks different.
#PinkOctober
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🧡 SCOPH-AA | Orange Hugs!
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⚖ Midweek-Medicolegal ⚖
It was supposed to be a simple procedure — quick, clean, and safe.
But one unnoticed detail turned recovery into tragedy.
👉Click here to uncover the story.
Warmest green hugs 💚💚💚
SCORP-AA
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It was supposed to be a simple procedure — quick, clean, and safe.
But one unnoticed detail turned recovery into tragedy.
👉Click here to uncover the story.
Warmest green hugs 💚💚💚
SCORP-AA
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🎉 Pre-Clinicals Orientation:
Was a SUCCESS!🎉
We're thrilled to announce that our Pre-Clinical Orientation for NEW and Old PC1s was a HUGE success!
The day was jam-packed with:
⛳️ Module-by-Module Academic Orientation: A clear roadmap for academic success! Followed by Medquizet E-Learning introduction.
⛳️ INSPIRING Panel Discussion: Featuring two rockstar physicians!
💥Dr. Elsabeth Araya (2024 Gold Medalist): And
💥Dr. Bethlehem Workineh :
Illuminating the path to a well-rounded medical school experience! 🌍
Our Honourable guest speakers shared their REAL medical school journeys, answered burning questions from the audience, and shed light on the possibilities after graduation! 💡
A HUGE shoutout to:
✨Dr. Elsabeth Araya
✨Dr. Bethlehem Workineh
✨Yohannes Wondater
✨Girmay Temesgen
✨Zebiba Mohamed
✨Team Medquziet
🌱 We're so proud to support the next generation of medical leaders!
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Was a SUCCESS!🎉
We're thrilled to announce that our Pre-Clinical Orientation for NEW and Old PC1s was a HUGE success!
The day was jam-packed with:
⛳️ Module-by-Module Academic Orientation: A clear roadmap for academic success! Followed by Medquizet E-Learning introduction.
⛳️ INSPIRING Panel Discussion: Featuring two rockstar physicians!
💥Dr. Elsabeth Araya (2024 Gold Medalist): And
💥Dr. Bethlehem Workineh :
Illuminating the path to a well-rounded medical school experience! 🌍
Our Honourable guest speakers shared their REAL medical school journeys, answered burning questions from the audience, and shed light on the possibilities after graduation! 💡
A HUGE shoutout to:
✨Dr. Elsabeth Araya
✨Dr. Bethlehem Workineh
✨Yohannes Wondater
✨Girmay Temesgen
✨Zebiba Mohamed
✨Team Medquziet
🌱 We're so proud to support the next generation of medical leaders!
SCOME AA |
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EMSA- AA | More than a student!
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✨Evening SCOREnthusiasts!!✨
🌟 EMSA amd SCORE AA has brought to you an online webinar on "Publishing Research in Medical School and Pursuing Training(residency) in the U.S" tomorrow.
📝Dr. Ali Own, currently a cardiothoracic resident in Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles and Beti Sharew, a Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Fellow and a final year medical student in the US are our panelists. Dr. Ali has matched into competitive residency and fellowships in Cardiac surgery and Beti has authored 30 publications as a medical student.
‼️Don't miss out.
Register here!
🗓 Tomorrow 1:00LT (7:00PM)
📍Google meet link will be posted.
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EMSA- AA | More than a student!
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🌟 EMSA amd SCORE AA has brought to you an online webinar on "Publishing Research in Medical School and Pursuing Training(residency) in the U.S" tomorrow.
📝Dr. Ali Own, currently a cardiothoracic resident in Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles and Beti Sharew, a Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Fellow and a final year medical student in the US are our panelists. Dr. Ali has matched into competitive residency and fellowships in Cardiac surgery and Beti has authored 30 publications as a medical student.
‼️Don't miss out.
Register here!
🗓 Tomorrow 1:00LT (7:00PM)
📍Google meet link will be posted.
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Training in USA for IMG...with Dr. Ali Own (Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident)
🛑Happening now.
Link - https://meet.google.com/dvi-rjgj-xuk
🛑Happening now.
Link - https://meet.google.com/dvi-rjgj-xuk
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#SCOMETimes
#SCOMEBookClub
Hey Bookworms! 🐛📚
Remember that mind-blowing discussion we had on Animal Farm? 🤯 Yeah, WE'RE STILL THINKING ABOUT IT! 🐷 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for that thought-provoking journey into Orwell's world! 😊
But hold on tight, because our next adventure is about to begin! 🚀
Get ready to dive into :
Stay With Me
by the incredible Nigerian author: Ayobami Adebayo! 🇳🇬
This isn't just any book; it's a critically acclaimed masterpiece packed with 🔥:
📍 love stories
📍Societal expectations of women
📍Jealousy
📍Betrayal that will leave you gasping
😭 Grief that will touch your soul
You DO NOT want to miss this discussion! 🗣️
Get ready to explore complex themes, share your insights, and connect with fellow book lovers! ❤️
🗓️ Mark your calendars for November 6!
🎉 We can't wait to see you there!
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#SCOMEBookClub
Hey Bookworms! 🐛📚
Remember that mind-blowing discussion we had on Animal Farm? 🤯 Yeah, WE'RE STILL THINKING ABOUT IT! 🐷 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for that thought-provoking journey into Orwell's world! 😊
But hold on tight, because our next adventure is about to begin! 🚀
Get ready to dive into :
Stay With Me
by the incredible Nigerian author: Ayobami Adebayo! 🇳🇬
This isn't just any book; it's a critically acclaimed masterpiece packed with 🔥:
📍 love stories
📍Societal expectations of women
📍Jealousy
📍Betrayal that will leave you gasping
😭 Grief that will touch your soul
You DO NOT want to miss this discussion! 🗣️
Get ready to explore complex themes, share your insights, and connect with fellow book lovers! ❤️
🗓️ Mark your calendars for November 6!
🎉 We can't wait to see you there!
SCOME AA |
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🔥🔥🔥We had an amazing session with Dr Ali Own and Beti Sharew yesterday.
📝Beti delved into the importance of research, why we should start participating in them early on and her own personal experience.
🔍Dr. Ali explained different pathways in the pursuit of residency in the US and the various success stories of his colleagues in other specialities. USMLE, fellowships and networking were also important parts of the discussion.
🔖Dr. Aminah Sallam joined later on to answer questions from our participants.
✨The Q and A session was engaging and informative.
✍We would like to express our warmest gratitude to Dr. Ali, Beti and Dr. Aminah for the wonderful presentations and open approach in the discussions on behalf of EMSA-AA and SCORE-AA🤗!
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📝Beti delved into the importance of research, why we should start participating in them early on and her own personal experience.
🔍Dr. Ali explained different pathways in the pursuit of residency in the US and the various success stories of his colleagues in other specialities. USMLE, fellowships and networking were also important parts of the discussion.
🔖Dr. Aminah Sallam joined later on to answer questions from our participants.
✨The Q and A session was engaging and informative.
✍We would like to express our warmest gratitude to Dr. Ali, Beti and Dr. Aminah for the wonderful presentations and open approach in the discussions on behalf of EMSA-AA and SCORE-AA🤗!
SCORE | Dark blue hugs💙💙💙
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