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16 Jun 23

MBCF assists breast cancer patient who pays almost Ghc 5000 weekly for treatment

40-year-old Cornelia Avenu’s business has died as a result of the high cost of treating breast cancer, which has attacked her right breast. Though she detected it early, she still has to pay close to Five Thousand Ghana cedis every week for Chemotherapy. “A session of Chemotherapy costs One Thousand…

12 Jun 23

Breast cancer is no respecter of person

“Whether you are a mother or a father, or a husband or a son, or a niece or nephew or uncle, breast cancer does not discriminate.” – Stephanie McMahon.

05 Jun 23

Early detection saves life

There can be life after breast cancer. The prerequisite is early detection.- Melissa Etheridge

30 May 23

How MBCF saved my life – Breast Cancer patient recounts

The early stages of breast cancer can be deadly if not given attention. A breast cancer patient, Martha Twumasi talks about her near-death encounter in the early stages after contracting the disease. According to the 45-year-old woman, her breast swelled with pain but she ignored it and continued with her…

29 May 23

Do not be sad

Joy should not go away because you have cancer – Mandi Hudson

22 May 23

Get a summary of your treatments

Have a list of what surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy doses you have received so that you can communicate these to your primary care providers. This will help you plan for the next tip on the list.

15 May 23

Know your risk

If you have family members who have had breast cancer, especially a mother or sister, and if they had breast cancer before reaching menopause, tell your doctor, as your own risk of cancer may be higher than average. Some women at high risk may be recommended for annual MRIs in…

08 May 23

Make use of resources

There are lots of options in the community and online for cancer survivors and especially breast cancer survivors.

01 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.

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…

MBCF assists breast cancer patient who pays almost Ghc 5000 weekly for treatment

Breast cancer is no respecter of person

Early detection saves life

How MBCF saved my life – Breast Cancer patient recounts

Do not be sad

Get a summary of your treatments

Know your risk

Make use of resources

Connect with other survivors

MBCF educates Kwanyako SHS student on Breast Cancer

XMAS PARTY: MBCF collaborates with CCF to fete beneficiaries

Bronx branch of CAC donates to save pregnant breast cancer patient

Free ultrasound and mammogram will help poor patients

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