{"id":261959,"date":"2016-10-26T06:30:11","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T06:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=261959"},"modified":"2016-10-26T06:30:11","modified_gmt":"2016-10-26T06:30:11","slug":"newmont-ghana-women-join-breast-cancer-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2016\/10\/newmont-ghana-women-join-breast-cancer-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Newmont Ghana women join breast cancer fight"},"content":{"rendered":"
About half a million women die from breast cancer each year, with 70% of these deaths occurring in low and middle income countries, according to the World Health Organization. In Ghana, breast cancer is believed to be the leading cause of cancer mortality in women and the rate of incidence is expected to rise, if awareness creation is not enhanced.<\/p>\n
In light of this, Newmont Ghana\u2019s Women and Allies (W&A) Network is joining the global community to mark this 2016\u2019s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed in October each year. The group has launched its breast cancer awareness programmes in Accra to intensify awareness, provide education and raise funds to support affected patients.<\/p>\n
At the launch, Chair of the Accra Chapter of Women and Allies Network, Neringa Berzinskaite expressed worry at the staggering statistics of women who have lost their lives due to lack of awareness about the disease. \u201cLooking at the statistics of women getting diagnosed in late stages due to lack of awareness and education, we thought that we could make a positive impact by saving lives. This can significantly reduce the number of affected women who are isolated and left to die,\u201d She said.<\/p>\n
Madam Eva Boakye, a breast cancer survivor and advocate, shared her story of survival and resilience. Diagnosed with the disease after losing two cousins to breast cancer, Eva confronted her fear of seeking treatment to turn the tide and fight for her life. \u201cInitially, I thought it was a death sentence because I lost my cousins to breast cancer. However, early detection and constant treatment have made me survive today.\u201d She admonished women to regularly inspect their breasts and seek early treatment should they detect signs of the disease.<\/p>\n