January 2023 – Meena Breast Cancer Foundation

30 Jan 23

Treatment and work

Some people are able to work throughout their cancer treatment. Yet for some, reducing one’s work capacity or taking a break altogether may be necessary. If you take time off and then return to work shortly after your treatment ends, you may find that it helps you maintain your identity…

26 Jan 23

Construction of Meena Breast Cancer centre begins as sod is cut for take-off

Barely three months after lumps were found in the breasts of two female students of Potsin T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has commenced the construction of a clinic and a breast-screening centre. The facility, estimated to cost Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Ghana cedis…

(file photo) A patient reflects on Breast cancer diagnosis

24 Jan 23

Get the support you need for talking about your diagnosis

Breaking the news to your friends and family that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer can be just as difficult as first hearing the news yourself from your doctor. You may feel concerned about upsetting your family and friends or worried about how they will react. Even after you…

Executive Director, MBCF, Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng addressing the media during the inauguration of the Foundation's office

19 Jan 23

Saving lives: MBCF set to construct breast cancer clinics with theatres; gov’t urged to emulate

Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) is taking its word into action as it is set to cut sod for the construction of breast cancer clinics across the country. The facilities would have theatres. The Executive Director of MBCF, Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng said the move is part of efforts to give…

17 Jan 23

Construction of Meena Breast Cancer Centres commences; architectural designs ready

Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has made ready architectural design for breast cancer centres to be constructed across Senior High Schools and designated communities where it will be needful. MBCF seeks to fight breast cancer year round and the establishment of the centres is part of strategies to intensify the…

16 Jan 23

Take steps to prevent lymphedema

Lymphedema is a side effect of breast cancer treatment that involves swelling of the soft tissues of the arm, hand, or chest wall. It is not life-threatening but it needs to be treated to avoid getting worse. The swelling may be accompanied by numbness, discomfort, and infection. There is no…

Executive Director, MBCF and CCF, Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng handing over a cash amount to Abiba Abu

11 Jan 23

Help Breast cancer patients whiles they are alive

The Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has begun another year with support for breast cancer patients struggling to get medical care. Its first encounter is with Abiba Abu who has lived with breast cancer for the past seven years. She has been finding it difficult to get treatment due to…

10 Jan 23

Bone up on bone health

Keeping your bones healthy throughout the year is important. However, if you are a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, bone health is especially important. Research shows that some breast cancer treatments can lead to bone loss. Plus, women are about twice as likely as men to develop…