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Ghana records 5,000 breast cancer cases annually

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Ghana records 5,000 breast cancer cases annually

“Breast cancer is not a death sentence when it is found early,” Dr Dadzie said, urging women to seek medical care promptly and adhere to prescribed treatment.

Employers, she said, should support workers receiving cancer treatment and protect their jobs, while health facilities should use routine s to educate patients about breast health.

She urged women not to wait until a breast lump became painful before seeking medical attention, explaining that pain was not necessarily an indication of breast cancer.

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