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College of Applied Medical Sciences Organizes an Awareness Booth for Blood Cancer Awareness Month
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote health awareness and strengthen its role in community service, the College of Applied Medical Sciences at Jouf University organized an awareness booth in conjunction with Blood Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on leukemia. The initiative aimed to raise health awareness about the disease, introduce its major types and common symptoms, and emphasize the importance of health awareness and early detection.
The awareness booth was organized as part of the College’s educational and community initiatives aimed at enhancing health literacy and highlighting important health conditions through clear and accessible information that helps individuals become more aware of symptoms that may require medical attention and follow-up.
The booth provided a brief introduction to leukemia, explaining that it is a disease affecting the bone marrow and lymphatic system and interfering with the normal production of blood cells. It also introduced the four major types of leukemia: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML).
The awareness materials also highlighted several common symptoms associated with leukemia, including fatigue and pallor, recurrent infections, bruising or bleeding, as well as fever and night sweats. Presenting these symptoms contributed to increasing awareness of warning signs that may require medical evaluation and follow-up.

The educational materials presented through the booth helped simplify medical information related to leukemia and communicate it in a clear and accessible manner. The initiative also highlighted the importance of health awareness in encouraging individuals to pay attention to their health, avoid overlooking unusual symptoms, and seek appropriate medical consultation and necessary examinations when needed.
The event also reflected the important role of Applied Medical Sciences disciplines in promoting disease awareness and enhancing knowledge of the diagnostic and laboratory aspects associated with various health conditions, thereby linking academic and specialized knowledge with community service and health needs.
The organization of the awareness booth during Blood Cancer Awareness Month reaffirmed the commitment of the College of Applied Medical Sciences at Jouf University to activating global health awareness occasions, strengthening social responsibility, and contributing to the promotion of health and preventive awareness in support of the University’s efforts in community service and quality of life.
The event concluded by emphasizing the importance of continuing health awareness initiatives and programs that enhance health knowledge among community members, promote a culture of prevention and early detection, and reinforce awareness as an essential pillar in supporting individual and community health.