Awareness Conference on Cancer and Addiction by the Laboratory Technician Club

The conference titled “The Effects of Smoking, Alcohol, and Drug Use on Cancer,” organized by the Üsküdar University Laboratory Technician Club, was held on March 25, 2026, in the Yuşa Hall. At the event, the effects of addictive substances on human health, and particularly their relationship with cancer development, were evaluated within a scientific framework.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Öztek, who attended the conference as a speaker, explained the harm that smoking, alcohol, and drug use cause in the human body with detailed examples. Throughout the event, particular emphasis was placed on the long-term effects of addictive substances on the immune system, organ health, and cellular structure.

The program addressed the risk factors that cause cancer, and the relationship between tobacco products and alcohol use and various types of cancer was evaluated based on scientific data. It was also emphasized that drugs have serious consequences not only physically but also psychologically and socially.

During the event, insights were also shared on the importance of healthy lifestyle habits, the protective effect of early awareness, and the value of building individual awareness for public health. Participants had the opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge about the importance of making informed decisions, especially at a young age, and developing awareness of addiction.

Throughout the conference, attended by approximately 40 students, the students showed great interest in the subject, and the Q&A session addressed questions about the relationship between addiction and health. Participants stated that it was highly beneficial to evaluate these issues, frequently encountered in daily life, from a scientific perspective.

The event organized by the Laboratory Technician Club was one of the important events that increased students’ awareness of public health and addiction, while supporting awareness-raising and a preventive health approach.