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Breast cancer awareness: Women urged to prioritise early detection and treatment

by Yaa Amoakowaa Obeng
October 7, 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness
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As part of this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Madina Polyclinic held a special event on Friday, October 4th, to mark the occasion.

The event, which coincided with the polyclinic’s golden jubilee celebration, brought together a diverse group of women from the Madina community, including students.

Speaking as a guest at the event, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Chayil Foundation, a non-profit, Mrs. Eileen Oduraa Ninson, urged women worldwide to prioritise their health and well-being, particularly in relation to cancer.

Mrs. Ninson, who is also a finance and tax professional, highlighted her foundation’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which promotes good health and well-being for all.

She shared that last December, her foundation held a breast screening exercise for members of the Dodowa Widows Association to ensure these women were safeguarded against breast cancer.

“And so, I stand before you honoured that we are joining hands to empower marginalised women in society. One of the things that we do as a foundation is empower women. We were blessed to have Dr. Cynthia Ofori Atta and Mr. Blaise Ackom at our recent breast screening last December at Dodowa,” she stressed.

Mrs. Ninson recounted that during the screening at Dodowa, seven women exhibited signs of breast cancer and were referred to the Madina Polyclinic for further examination and early intervention if necessary.

“Shockingly, we had seven widows who showed symptoms we observed as cancer. Subsequently, they came here to the Madina Polyclinic for re-examination, and by God’s grace and glory, none of them had the disease,” she added.

She also revealed that she recently lost a schoolmate to breast cancer, noting that despite ongoing education and awareness efforts, many Ghanaians continue to take the issue lightly.

“What I want to say is that it’s a privilege working with these women. Unfortunately, we lost one of my schoolmates last month due to breast cancer. As much as we are sharing survivors’ stories, some people still aren’t paying attention to this cause. That’s why we’re here this afternoon—because it’s important for all of us to understand that cancer is closer than we think, and the earlier we take charge and participate in screenings, the better.”

On his part, Mr. Blaise Ackom, a cancer advocate and a staff member at Madina Polyclinic, also urged Ghanaians to see hospitals as the first place to seek cancer treatment instead of wasting time with the wrong people and places. 

“Most times, people with cancer do not go to the hospital early for treatment and discharge. They often think the disease is spiritual, stay at prayer camps, and worsen their situation, which sometimes leads to death,” he said.

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