Health Experts Urge Women to Prioritize Self-Examination
As Botswana commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month, health experts are raising awareness about the growing prevalence of breast cancer in the country.
According to Dr. Ngoni Kamhuka, breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Botswana, affecting 20 in 100,000 women, after cervical cancer. However, most cases are diagnosed late, worsening the prognosis.
If we want to get rid of the animal called cancer, we have to teach our women how to properly self-examine and whenever they feel a lump on their breasts, they should immediately consult their doctor.
Dr. Kamhuka attributed the late diagnosis trend to a lack of awareness and poor self-examination practices amongst women.
In summary: Experts stress self-exams.