Cancer survivors in the Eastern region have called on the government to ensure the proper treatment of the disease.
They appealed to the authorities to provide mammogram machines and establish a specialised breast cancer unit equipped with necessary facilities for proper treatment in the region.
Their plea comes on the backdrop of the lack of mammography services and specialised care at the Eastern Regional Hospital, the main referral health facility for cancer patients.
The situation compels patients to travel to other regions or the nation's capital, Accra, for screenings and treatment, creating significant inconveniences.