April 2023 – Meena Breast Cancer Foundation

28 Apr 23

MBCF educates Kwanyako SHS student on Breast Cancer

As part of efforts to create awareness, the Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has educated the students of Kwanyako Senior High School on breast cancer. They were taken through breast examination with help from partnering nurses from the Oncology Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching hospital. A breast cancer survivor, Joycelyn…

24 Apr 23

Manage symptoms

Do not suffer unnecessarily. Talk to your doctor if you have fatigue or lack of stamina that does not improve with time, chemobrain that makes it hard to work or remember what you need to do, or other aches, pains, and symptoms that make it hard to enjoy your life.…

17 Apr 23

Eat well

Your diet doesn’t have to be perfect but fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can make a difference in how you feel. Starting to eat more healthy foods can make it easier to avoid the things that add weight or complicate digestion. Talk to a nutritionist if you are unsure what…

17 Apr 23

CCF pays for radiotherapy treatment of breast cancer patient

Having lost one of her breasts, Maria Abubakar was totally despaired for fear of losing the second breast and eventually, her life. The breast cancer patient who is in her 50s could not afford treatment till she contacted Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) for assistance. Madam Abubakar told crimecheckghana.org that…

03 Apr 23

Don’t put off screening because of fear

Most abnormalities found after a mammogram are not cancer. However, in some cases, you may be called back for more tests, such as additional mammography or ultrasound screening, to confirm that the area on the screening mammogram is normal. That’s why you may be asked to return for a follow-up…