February 2023 – Meena Breast Cancer Foundation

27 Feb 23

Make a plan for monitoring the long-term effects of your cancer treatment

Talk to your doctor about the potential long-term effects of your cancer treatment and what to watch out for. For example, some cancer treatments can increase the risk of cardiovascular problems or second cancers; others can impact your bones. If you want more information make an appointment with the Fred…

Dora Owusu is fighting breast cancer 14 years after losing one breast

23 Feb 23

Trader battles breast cancer after 14 years of losing a breast

Grimacing slightly, she runs her forefinger over the top of her left breast, where a deep hole has opened inside. Dora Owusu has battled breast cancer for 14 years. “About 14 years ago, I had a discomfort in my breast so I visited the hospital, and after several tests, I…

20 Feb 23

Learn how to manage the fear of cancer coming back

First, find out your risk of recurrence from your healthcare provider. Second, remember that risk is based on averages and does not apply to you as an individual. Third, consider counseling or other assistance to help you face your fears and move forward.

13 Feb 23

Preventing breast cancer: Avoid becoming overweight

Obesity raises the risk of breast cancer after menopause, the time of life when breast cancer most often occurs. Avoid gaining weight over time.

06 Feb 23

Reclaim your body

Most women gain weight following breast cancer treatment. Weight control is important. Menopause, tamoxifen, and aromatase inhibitors can lead to body changes and weight gain. Check with your doctor and a nutritionist and consider joining an exercise program to help you control your weight and build muscle instead of fat.

03 Feb 23

Breast cancer fight: Ghana has only two radiation centres

Ghana continues to record high number of related breast cancer deaths. Necessary steps to help stem the deaths are lacking and government appears helpless if not unperturbed. About ninety per cent of patients, according to experts require Radiotherapy treatment but unfortunately, the country has only two public Radiation centres. Records…

01 Feb 23

My friends think cancer is contagious, they don’t pick up my calls – Patient laments

With a lot of unanswered questions, a 30-year-old home-care nurse has had to accept her new normal. Georgina Lutterodt was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. “I shivered when the doctor broke the news to me, at the young age of 29, where from this disease?” she questioned. The single…

Afua Pedenima is not giving up on fighting breast cancer to save her life

01 Feb 23

Hairdresser loses right breast to cancer, disease reappears after 3 years

Seated on a waiting chair at the Meena Breast Cancer Foundation’s (MBCF) office is a neatly dressed woman, Afua Pedenima, with three others. She has her face buried in her palm as she hams to a song playing on the television set. Her hands and feet look darker than the…