Source: Sammy Asare

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It generates proverbs, from the profound to the profane. My favourite, for inspiration, is “Every big, beautiful breast you see was once a nipple.”

This gives encouragement to all, wherever they are in life. Unfortunately, despite the obvious visibility of the breast, breast cancer is widespread and, for Africans, extremely deadly.

It affects one in eight women across the world. While the 5-year survival rate in North America is about 91%, it is only about 50% in Sub-Saharan Africa!

This is mainly due to the fact that 60-70% of breast cancer in Africa is diagnosed late. In 2022, according to the National Institute of Health, 198,300 new cases were diagnosed and there were 91,300 deaths in Sub-saharan Africa.

I believe these figures are on the low side. This is projected to double by 2050! This is a real crisis. We need to increase breast cancer awareness and screening.

Beginning around 40, women should have mammograms, combined with Clinical Breast Exams every one to two years till they are 75.

In addition, they should know that smoking, alcohol, obesity and lack of exercise are risk factors. While screening is important, women–and men who are also at some risk for breast cancer need to know the signs and symptoms to look out for.

These include breast lumps, nipple discharge and flattening, breast skin changes etc. These must be reported.

Governments too must increase resources and support the training of more cancer doctors.

My appeal here though is to every African. Don’t just sing sweet mother– encourage her to get a mammogram. Don’t just get her a phone, pay for her mammogram.

Don’t just think of smooching– ask whether she had a mammogram.

Don’t just say, “Black woman, woman of Africa– Say black woman, get a mammogram”! Make this breast cancer awareness month count. God bless you and God bless Africa.

Source: Arthur Kobina Kennedy, MD

In a statement issued on October 6, 2025, which coincided with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the former Gomoa Central MP expressed gratitude for life and good health, while emphasising the need for early detection and regular medical screenings to combat the disease.

“Breast cancer continues to affect thousands of women and families across Ghana, and many cases are detected too late. With early detection and timely care, lives can be saved,” she said.

Ms. Appoh urged women to perform regular self-examinations and encouraged families and communities to support survivors and those battling cancer.

She also called on the government, civil society, and the media to intensify education and expand access to affordable healthcare.

Commending the Ghana Health Service for its upcoming Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from October 7 to 11, she noted that the initiative, targeting 2.4 million girls aged 9 to 14, is a major step toward eliminating cervical cancer in line with the World Health Organization’s global strategy.

She concluded by urging adolescent girls to take advantage of the vaccination, describing it as safe, effective, and essential for protecting their future health.

Source: AdomOnline

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The initiative held at the Kwame Nkrumah Gardens on October 19, 2024 offered free screenings to market vendors, facilitated by Dr. DoGood and Claron Health.

These screenings included vital checks such as breast cancer examinations, blood pressure monitoring, and blood sugar level assessments.

Approximately 67 vendors took advantage of this opportunity to prioritize their health.

A key highlight of the event was the presence of Joyce Baah Larbi, a breast cancer survivor shared her inspiring story and provided valuable insights into breast cancer prevention and early detection.

Her personal experience resonated with attendees, emphasizing the importance of regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle.

The project concluded with positive feedback from participants, who expressed gratitude for the opportunity to access essential healthcare services and learn more about breast cancer prevention.

The Rotaract Clubs and Guba Foundation are committed to continuing their efforts to promote breast cancer awareness and provide support to affected individuals and communities.

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The beneficiary schools were Dansoman-based St Magaret Mary SHS and La Presbyterian SHS.

The awareness, which adds up to the numerous annual campaign on the deadly disease in October, forms part of Top Choco’s Social Corporate Social Responsibility.

A nurse, who was with the team, took the students through the self-examination method which is the first and easiest way a person can detect a change in his or her breast.

She urged regular self-examinations which she noted will help individuals, especially women to be familiar with their breasts in order to recognise any change that may occur.

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Tima Kumkum, who is the brand ambassador, also took the opportunity to talk to the students and encouraged them to take their studies and health issues seriously.

Tima also shared sanitary pads to the female students during the visit which coincided with the International Day of the Girl Child.

Photos below:

Breast massage is any form of intentional self-touch to your breast.

This can take the form of kneading, rubbing, holding, or stroking — whatever feels good for you.

Breast massage not only feels amazing but can have many physical health benefits.

If you do it for long enough (15 to 20 minutes), it also releases a bunch of hormones such as oxytocin and prolactin, which can make you feel relaxed, connected and calm.

Read on to know what happens during a breast massage and how it can potentially improve your breast health.

• Helps prevent cancer

Malignant cells can often form a knot in your breast leading to lumps. When external pressure is applied during the early stages of this knot formation, it can force the cells to go back to their original form. This can help reduce the risk of cancer.

• Better sexual stimulation

Once you start massaging your breasts, you also increase their sensitivity. This is simply because massaging makes you more aware of touch and how it can positively affect your brain. This can often lead to better orgasms.

• Firmer, tighter breasts

If you are struggling with sagging breasts, massaging can do the trick for you. This can help tone up the tissues in your breast and lead to firmer breasts.

• Anti-ageing effects

Once you are internally happy due to the secretion of hormones such as oxytocin, prolactin and estrogen, it can directly lead to anti-ageing effects.

These three hormones are powerful in their anti-ageing properties and hence, make you look and feel younger.

• Can enlarge them

Breast massage can help increase blood circulation in this fat-storing tissue. Due to massage, a breast enlarging hormone, prolactin, is also secreted.

You can opt for either an essential oil like lavender for this massage or even warm coconut oil can lead to a change in size.

According to Miss Sinare, more needs to be done to address the breast cancer issues in the country.

The walk targeted mainly people living in the Zongo communities who are not well abreast with the serious implications of breast cancer.

The Health Walk which started from Kawokudi Park through to Kanda had some popular Ghanaian celebrities also partaking.  

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Speaking to the media, Habiba Sinare said Mama Mariam Foundation was on a campaign to educate, create breast cancer awareness.

She added that her foundation is set to begin a three-day free breast cancer screening exercise – which is slated to begin from Friday, October 22 at Mamobi Zurak Mosque, Saturday, October 23 at Newtown Angola, and on Sunday, October 24 at Nima-Madina Station from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm.

She emphasized that everyone needs to be aware of their status and get screened, “early detection saves a life, join our free screening to prevent the challenges associated with cancer.”

Taking to her Instagram page, the ‘Someha’ musician took time to demonstrate how one could easily check the signs of having lumps in their breast.

She explained that, if any lady sees any blood or greenish yellowish discharge after squeezing their nipples they should report to the hospital without delay.

She wrote:

Still on breast cancer awareness free breast examination tips. Squeeze the nipples gently please if you see any blood or greenish yellowish discharge report.

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