Dr. Madiha Ilyas Highlights the Role of Nutrition in Breast Cancer Prevention at Seminar in Connection with World Breast Cancer Day

Dr. Madiha Ilyas, Head of the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF), participated as a resource person in the seminar Understanding and Preventing Breast Cancer Today, held on 19 October 2026. The seminar was organized by the Department of Applied Psychology- GCWUF in connection with World Breast Cancer Day. In her talk, Nutrition and Breast Cancer: What We Eat Matters, Dr. Madiha Ilyas explained the link between diet and breast cancer risk. She highlighted the role of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fibre, and advised limiting processed foods, sugary drinks and excess fat. She also stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight and regular physical activity and shared dietary guidance to support patients during and after treatment. Faculty members and students showed keen interest and asked questions about healthy eating and prevention. Her participation reflects the departments commitment to nutrition awareness and preventive health in the university community.