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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.
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Fresh breast cancer supported to undergo treatment
Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has supported a ‘fresh’ breast cancer patient with Ghc 1,200 to undergo further diagnosis. 38-year-old Salifu Asana was diagnosed with suspected breast cancer lumps after undergoing initial tests at the Tema General Hospital. According to the test report, Asana’s right breast had developed cancer lumps…
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Nov 23
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital pledges to collaborate with MBCF to fight breast cancer
Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has reached a partnership agreement with Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to heighten education on breast cancer to make treatment affordable to impoverished patients. The partnership was discussed during a courtesy call at the Breast Cancer Unit of the hospital. The MBCF team led by its Executive Director,…
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Nov 23
MBCF prepares to adopt ward at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
In its intense fight against breast cancer, Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) is gearing up to adopt a ward at the breast cancer unit at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The adoption of the ward comes with improving its condition to make patients who visit the facility comfortable while receiving treatment. This…
