The Trust Hospital has launched its 2024 Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a call on the general public to seek regular examinations to ensure early detection and treatment.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the hospital, Dr. Juliana Oye Amey, speaking at the event, stated that breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy—removal of the breast to prevent the lump from spreading further to other parts of the body—can still have a 100 percent chance of leading normal lives.
She has therefore encouraged women to prioritise their health this October by getting screened for breast cancer to ensure early detection and diagnosis.
The facility she announced will roll out several activities, including the screening of an estimated 10,000 women, as well as embark on advocacy campaigns to mark the celebrations.
“As we embark on another impactful month of screenings, education, and advocacy, I take this opportunity to encourage all women to prioritise their health this October. Breast cancer affects women of all ages, and early detection is paramount,” she noted.
“Therefore, I implore you to undergo screening, encourage women in your life to do the same, and raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis. Together, we can bridge the gap and ensure that every woman has access to the necessary cancer care.”
As special guest of honour, Ghanaian journalist and author Oheneyere Gifty Anti highlighted education’s significance in addressing disparities in screening and early detection, as well as mitigating stigmatisation.
“This is a month set aside globally for us to take care of our breasts, and as beautiful as they are, if we do not take care, they can lead to our doom—not just us, but bringing devastating and untold hardship and pain to our loved ones,” she said.
Meanwhile, the facility has also announced that it is offering a 40 percent discount for Mammograms.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana