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May 23
Make use of resources
There are lots of options in the community and online for cancer survivors and especially breast cancer survivors.
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May 23
Connect with other survivors
Your family and friends are great support pillars. However, many women find it immensely valuable to talk or exercise with women who have experienced what they have and truly understand what it’s like to be a survivor.
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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…
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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.…
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Apr 23
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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…
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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…
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Mar 23
If you are over 40, get a mamogram
Early detection of breast cancer offers the best chance for a cure. The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance supports the American Cancer Society’s recommendation that women begin annual mammography screening at age 40.
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Mar 23
Know how your breasts feel normally
Your health care provider can show you how to do breast self-exam. If you notice a change in your breasts, such as a lump or swelling, skin irritation, or dimpling, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Mar 23
Avoid hormone replacement therapy
Menopause hormone therapy increases the risk of breast cancer. If you must take hormones to manage menopausal symptoms, avoid those that contain progesterone and limit their use to less than three years. “Bioidentical hormones” and hormonal creams and gels are no safer than prescription hormones, and should also be avoided.
