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Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached in the media

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Watch interviews with Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Ennas, Ariana, on EXPRESS FM and Oxygen FM about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast health, climate and pregnancy.

This page brings together videos of her media appearances and further information about breast cancer awareness, screening and arranging medical consultations in Tunisia.

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Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached — media appearances and women’s health awareness.
Media appearances

Three interviews: breast health, climate and pregnancy

Breast Health and Senology
Breast health and senology

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Maternal health · Pregnancy · Environment

Climate and pregnancy: how does climate change affect the health of mothers and unborn babies?

Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Tunis, discusses climate and pregnancy in an interview on EXPRESS FM.

Watch the interview for the doctor’s explanations of the questions climate change raises for maternal and fetal health.

Video title: “Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached – Gynecologist in Tunis – EXPRESS FM Interview – Climate and Pregnancy”.

Watch the climate and pregnancy interview on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: EXPRESS FM interview

An appearance by Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Video title: “EXPRESS FM Interview – Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached – Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Aesthetic Gynecology – Ennasr”.

Watch the EXPRESS FM interview on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Oxygen FM interview

Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached discusses Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Video title: “Oxygen FM Interview – Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached – Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Aesthetic Gynecology – Ennasr”.

Watch the Oxygen FM interview on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

The videos are the original sources of these interviews. The information below provides general additional background about breast health; it is neither a transcript of the interviews nor individualized medical advice.

Awareness and information

Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Tunisia: a month of information, an important topic all year round

Breast Cancer Awareness Month raises awareness of breast cancer. It offers an opportunity to discuss warning signs, screening and the importance of appropriate care if a breast change is found.

Community-based initiatives

In Tunisia, healthcare providers and community organizations run awareness and screening campaigns during this period. Regional initiatives by the National Office for Family and Population have also been reported by the Tunis Afrique Presse news agency.

The practical aim is to improve access to health information and appropriate referrals, including outside major urban areas.

Do not wait until next October

A newly noticed breast change deserves medical advice when it is found. Do not wait for an awareness campaign or your next routine screening appointment to report a change.

A painless lump should also be assessed. The absence of pain does not mean a breast change is harmless.

Campaign locations, dates, eligibility requirements and whether services are free vary by organizer. Confirm details with the organization concerned: a one-off campaign does not mean every test is free or available throughout the year.

Understanding the next steps

Screening versus consultation for symptoms: two different situations

You have no symptoms

Screening aims to identify abnormalities before noticeable symptoms appear. Mammography is the test used in breast cancer screening programs.

The approach depends on factors such as age, personal and family history, level of risk and the applicable screening program. This page does not prescribe one schedule for every woman.

You have noticed a change

A lump, unusual nipple discharge or a breast change calls for diagnostic assessment rather than simply waiting for the next screening appointment.

Your medical history and clinical examination help determine the appropriate investigations. Mammography, ultrasound or a biopsy may be part of the assessment depending on the findings. Not all these tests are required for every patient.

Understand breast examinations and consultations
Changes worth reporting

Which breast signs should prompt a medical consultation?

Signs described by the World Health Organization include:

  • a lump or thickening in the breast, even without pain;
  • a change in breast size, shape or appearance;
  • a skin change, such as dimpling, redness or an unusual appearance;
  • a change in the nipple or surrounding skin;
  • unusual nipple discharge, particularly if bloody.

These signs cannot establish a diagnosis on their own. They should be assessed medically rather than interpreted solely through internet searches.

Learn about breast consultations Read the breast health FAQs
Preparing for care in Tunisia

Where can you find information and how can you prepare for an appointment?

Check the provider and practical arrangements

For an advertised campaign, contact the organizer or healthcare facility to confirm the dates, eligible patients and how to participate.

For an appointment outside a campaign, explain whether you are seeking routine screening, assessment of a recent change or follow-up of a previous result.

Gather useful information

If available, bring previous mammogram or ultrasound images, reports and biopsy results.

Note what changed, when it first appeared, any medication you take and known personal or family medical history. Do not delay an assessment of a new breast change just because you do not have previous documents.

Essential guidance

Your questions about Breast Cancer Awareness Month

These answers provide general information. The right examination depends on your individual circumstances.

See all breast health FAQs
Do I need to wait until my breast hurts before seeing a doctor?

No. A breast lump may be painless. A lump or unusual change should be reported even if there is no pain.

Is screening only for women with symptoms?

No. Screening is intended for people without symptoms under defined programs. When symptoms occur, a diagnostic assessment is needed.

Does every woman need a mammogram regardless of age?

There is no single recommendation for every woman. Age, symptoms, history and risk level affect the decision. Symptoms require medical advice even outside the age range of a screening program.

Does ultrasound automatically replace mammography?

No. The tests do not always serve the same purpose. The choice of mammography, ultrasound or both depends on clinical assessment. One test should not replace another without reviewing the indication.

Are examinations free during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Tunisia?

Some campaigns offer free services, but this depends on the organizer and the particular campaign. Confirm the services offered, whether an appointment is required and which examinations are included.

Do these interviews replace a medical consultation?

No. Media appearances provide general information. They cannot interpret individual results or determine treatment without medical assessment.

The practice in Ennasr, Ariana

Talk about your breast health

Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached sees patients by appointment. Specify whether you are asking about screening, a breast change, test results or follow-up.

Mention of a test on this page does not mean it is always necessary or available on-site. Tests and referrals are discussed in the context of your situation.

Call +216 27 550 875 Contact and directions

Before your appointment: explore the breast health section or read the detailed breast health information .

Dr Ines Ben Hassen Hached

First floor, office BA5 bis
Résidence La Coupole
2 Avenue Hédi Nouira, Ennasr
Ariana 2037, Tunisia

+216 27 550 875
+216 25 333 530

inesbenhassen94@gmail.com

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Sources and further information

The general breast health information on this page is based on the sources below. The interview titles and the dates shown for the two October breast-awareness appearances reflect information provided by the practice.

The climate and pregnancy interview description reflects the subject communicated by the practice; it is not a transcript of the video.

This page provides information and does not replace medical consultation. An appearance in the media does not constitute certification or official endorsement by the broadcaster.