AMMAN — HRH Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the board of trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Centre (KHCC), on Sunday inaugurated the new Early Detection Centre following its relocation to Princess Basma Street in Amman.

 

The new location aims to improve access to early detection, prevention and diagnostic services and increase chances for detecting cancer in its early stages, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

 

The new centre also aims to provide integrated early detection, prevention and diagnostic services in one location, raise awareness about the importance of regular screenings and encourage the public to take proactive steps to safeguard their health.

 

Princess Ghida described the opening as a “new achievement” for the two institutions, noting that the centre represents a “quality addition” to Jordan’s efforts to combat cancer.

 

The centre offers early detection and diagnostic services for several types of cancer, including breast cancer screening through mammograms, ultrasound imaging and clinical breast examinations, in addition to breast cancer diagnosis through ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures and cervical cancer screening through Pap smear tests.

 

Services also include early screening for colorectal and lung cancers, blood testing, smoking cessation services and public health education and awareness programmes, reflecting a “comprehensive approach” to prevention, early detection and community health support.