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Qatar Tribune
06-07-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
QCS unveils liver cancer awareness campaign
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched an awareness campaign titled 'Protect Yourself' this July, in conjunction with Liver Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign is taking place at Al-Hemaila Health Centre and Mesaimeer Health Centre, in collaboration with the Qatar Red Crescent. This initiative is part of QCS's ongoing efforts to reach various segments of society and raise awareness about one of the most common and impactful types of cancer. The campaign particularly targets blue collared workers, who are considered among the most vulnerable groups to liver cancer risk factors. These include potential exposure to Hepatitis B or C viruses, or daily contact with hazardous chemicals in the workplace, which may increase the risk of developing liver cancer over time. The campaign emphasizes the importance of adopting preventive behaviours in the workplace, receiving necessary vaccinations, and undergoing regular medical checkups for early detection. According to the National Cancer Registry published by the Ministry of Public Health – Qatar in 2020, liver cancer ranks fifth among the most common cancers in men in the country. This highlights the urgent need to intensify awareness and educational efforts, particularly among high-risk populations, and to provide them with the necessary information on prevention and early detection. Nour Makkiyah, health educator at Qatar Cancer Society, stated: 'This campaign aligns with the Society's mission to enhance community awareness of cancer, with a focus on prevention and early detection. We have been keen to deliver our educational messages in multiple languages to ensure they are understood by all community members, especially workers from diverse nationalities. We've observed a strong engagement, reflecting the community's eagerness to access reliable health information.' She added: 'The 'Protect Yourself' campaign is part of a series of year-round programs implemented by QCS, aimed at promoting a culture of prevention and early screening, which ultimately contributes to reducing cancer incidence and mortality in Qatar.' The campaign covers several key areas, including: Definition and symptoms of liver cancer, such as unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain or swelling, nausea, and changes in urine or stool colour. About risk factors she said 'include Hepatitis B or C infection, smoking, alcohol consumption, type 2 diabetes, physical inactivity, and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Prevention methods, according to Makkiyah, include: 'Vaccination against Hepatitis B, avoiding the sharing of personal items, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, achieving a balanced weight, and engaging in regular physical activity. Routine medical checkups are also crucial, especially for high-risk individuals or those with a family or medical history of liver disease.'
Extra.ie
28-04-2025
- Extra.ie
Couple discover chilling warning in cabinet of new home
A couple who moved into their new home in recent months have been left wondering if they are being 'trolled' after they found a written warning in the house. Anita Rainier and her husband moved into the home in December with everything going pretty smooth for the couple who set about renovations. As the pair began their renovations they made a chilling discovery as they found a note tucked away in the top of the cabinet. A couple who moved into their new home in recent months have been left wondering if they are being 'trolled' after they found a written warning in the house. Pic: Reddit Speaking to Newsweek, Anita revealed that she was at an angle when she spotted the note. She said: 'It was this really well hidden bit of paper tightly tucked into the top of the cabinet, totally out of sight unless you got all the way down, like I was looking up.' The five-word warning read: 'Don't look under the floor.' The five-word warning read: 'Don't look under the floor.' Pic: Reddit A series of random numbers, 29065300489382, was written on the back of the warning note. While many would find the note terrifying, Anita and her husband found it 'both hilarious and kind of exciting'. 'What we thought was interesting was there were no results when we Googled the number,' she revealed, 'We were expecting it to be some number relating to at least something.' A series of random numbers, 29065300489382, was written on the back of the note. Pic: Reddit The couple tried various ways to decode the number, dividing it by unit number; ZIP code; the year the building was built and more, but to no avail. Anita has since taken to Reddit, sharing the note to the Weird subreddit. 'Found this note taped under a panel in this storage cabinet, previous owner just trolling me?' she wondered, with many taking to the comments to share their thoughts. One said: '2906530 is a bolt action slug shotgun. 2005-(048938) is the library of congress identifier for a Private Investigator handbook 'The Private Investigator Handbook: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Protect Yourself, Get Justice, or Get Even' that's all I got lol, I'm grasping at straws.' Another joked: 'Omg, this was the credentials to a Bitcoin wallet! I'm rich! Thank you for posting this!' A third advised: 'Trolling. Because in his mind it is funny to watch you tear out the floor. Don't worry about it. If it really bothers you, you can knock on the floor, and if anywhere sounds different than most of the floor or where the joists are, then you can waste your time.'
