This program targets the local community, in its various factions, with the aim of increasing general public awareness of cancer. Special attention is paid to the most common cancers in Jordan and the importance of regular screening and early detection. The program seeks to increase cases of early stage diagnosis, in hopes of offering patients more successful management and possible cures for their diseases. This mission bears the utmost importance, due to the fact that the majority of cases diagnosed and treated in Jordan are already in the advanced stages when first seen by a medical professional.

The program seeks out local community organizations such as schools, universities, women's associations, banks, NGOs, and religious groups among others, to disseminate cancer awareness lectures throughout Jordan. The information is communicated in a simple, clear message that stresses the importance of early detection, as well as the risk factors that increase the chances for developing cancer. The circulated information also addresses the most common signs and symptoms, how treating cancer early will increase a person’s chances for cure, and correcting some misconceptions about cancer and its transmission. Sometimes clinical breast exams are offered to women, especially those in remote rural areas. A part of the population that needs to be educated includes those from the medical sector. Hence, breast cancer workshops are done for primary health care providers such as general practitioners, gynecologists, and health visitors, to familiarize them with the signs of breast cancer, how to diagnose it, what investigations to be done, and the guidelines for screening.

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KHCC makes every effort to reach individuals wherever they are in the country. Our primary objective is to increase the public’s cancer awareness and encourage early detection via lectures, workshops and outreach visits. KHCC targets local community development centers in rural areas around the country as well as educational and healthcare institutions.