Nearly 2,000 Ghanaians die from breast cancer annually – Gender Minister

Gender Ministry to organise 10-day free breast cancer screening She stressed the importance of early detection and timely treatment in reducing the impact of breast cancer, while urging people who notice symptoms to seek medical attention promptly.

She urged the media to sustain public education on breast cancer beyond the month of October and encouraged Ghanaians to become advocates for early detection, treatment and support throughout the year.

She said the country records about 5,000 new cases of breast cancer annually, a situation she said requires intensified public education, early detection, timely diagnosis and access to appropriate treatment.