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Jan 24
26
Jan 24
3 students in Mfanteman identified with signs
One student with excessive breast discharge and two other colleagues with lumps in their breasts have been referred to health facilities for investigation into cases of breast cancer. They were students identified among others from three schools in the Mfanteman District in the Central Region. The affected students were identified…
24
Jan 24
Myth vs Reality
Myth: Men do not get breast cancer Reality: Men do not get breast cancer even though it is rare as only less than 1 percent of all breast cancer cases develop in men
15
Jan 24
Every woman is at risk
Every woman needs to know the facts. And the fact is, when it comes to breast cancer, every woman is at risk.
07
Dec 23
For effective breast screening, use mammogram – Surgeon
A General Surgeon at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Josephine Nsaful has advised that for an effective breast cancer screening, a mammogram is needed. The mammogram, just like an X-ray machine produces a small burst of X-rays that pass through the breast to a detector located on the opposite side.…
05
Dec 23
E/R: 13-year-old Basic Six student, others identified with abnormal breast discharge
Two basic school students (names withheld) at Berekuso in the Eastern Region have been identified with unusual discharges from their breasts during a breast screening exercise in the area. The exercise which was organized by Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) for community members and schools saw about four people battling suspected breast…
05
Dec 23
4 persons including a 13-year-old Basic six student identified with strange breast discharge
Two basic school students (names withheld) at Berekuso in the Eastern Region have been identified with unusual discharges from their breasts during a breast screening exercise in the area. The exercise which was organized by Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) for community members and schools saw about four people battling suspected breast…
24
Nov 23
17 students including a male, identified with suspected cancer lumps
A male and 16 female students of the Odupong Senior High School in the Central Region have been identified with suspected breast cancer lumps. They were identified during a breast cancer screening and sensitization exercises in the school. A total of three hundred and seventeen students and members of staff…
24
Nov 23
Your condition worsens when you take a break in treatment – patients cautioned
Breast cancer patients have been advised not to take a break in treatment as that poses dire consequences. A Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Department of Surgery of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Rita Appiah-Dankwa gave the advice at a Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) counseling programme organized for patients of the…
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Nov 23
C/R: 9 cases recorded among students during massive turnout during breast screening
Nine students of the Christian Methodist Senior High School at Kasoa in the Central Region have been identified with suspected cancer lumps. The students were noticed during a Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) – organized breast cancer screening exercise for staff and students of the school. The exercise saw a massive turnout…
