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19 Sep 24

MBCF at Kasoa: Kpormetey residents get breasts screened

Residents of Kpormetey, a suburb of Kasoa in the Central Region have expressed excitement over the absence of breast cancer cases among them. Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) conducted a breast screening exercise for the people of Kpormetey as fighting the disease intensifies. More than a hundred residents participated in the…

02 Sep 24

Be hopeful through the fight

“Hope unleashes your superpower”

30 Aug 24

The breast cancer fight is a journey

“Breast cancer is a journey, not a destination.”

28 Aug 24

There is progress in research, treatment of breast cancer

“We are making a lot of progress in research, and treatment is very different today than it was even 10 years ago. It’s hard to predict where it will be 10 years from now, but I think breast cancer is going to be one of the first cancers where we’re…

26 Aug 24

Is every lump found in the breast cancerous?

Many breast lumps are not cancerous. It is therefore essential to consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation.

23 Aug 24

The importance of counseling

The lack of counseling on sensitive issues leads patients to listen to unhelpful advice from people who have little knowledge of breast cancer and end up mixing herbs with the orthodox medicines prescribed by medics. Oncology departments need to constitute counseling teams to often engage breast cancer patients – Executive…

21 Aug 24

The danger of lack of diagnostic equipment, expertise

Lack of proper diagnostic equipment and expertise can lead to delays in detecting breast cancer at an early stage when it is most treatable – Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) team.

19 Aug 24

Education as a tool to demystify breast cancer

Education on breast cancer disease should be championed by the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE). Frequent education will deal with myths and misconceptions about the disease.