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Breast Cancer in Ghana How are we going to ‘beat’ it?

Learn about the challenges and strategies to combat breast cancer in Ghana, where a significant portion of cases are diagnosed late. Explore the importance of early detection methods like mammography, counseling, surgery, and therapy. Discover the need for a dedicated Breast Centre for comprehensive care and support for patients. Join the fight against breast cancer through advocacy, education, funding, and research efforts. Together, we can beat breast cancer in Ghana!

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Breast Cancer in Ghana How are we going to ‘beat’ it?

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  1. Breast Cancer in GhanaHow are we going to ‘beat’ it? Prof J-N Clegg-Lamptey SAMF Launch

  2. WHO data: Globocan 2008 • World: 1.4 million diagnosed annually 460,000 deaths • Africa: 70,000 diagnosed annually 40,000 deaths • Ghana 2,000 diagnosed annually 1,000 deaths

  3. In Ghana 60 – 70 % of cases are advanced 2.4% of Breast cancers occur in men

  4. Young age of Patients in Accra Clegg-Lamptey & Hodasi 2006

  5. More 30-year olds are diagnosed than 65-year olds Clegg-Lamptey & Hodasi 2006

  6. More 25-year olds are diagnosed than 75-year olds Clegg-Lamptey & Hodasi 2006

  7. Advanced tumours

  8. Areas For Intervention • Prevention • Primary prevention not very successful • Secondary prevention (Early diagnosis/ screening) is key • Screening • Mammography? • For women over 40, but most of our patients are younger • Breast Self Examination? • Not recommended in advanced countries but we highly recommend it • Clinical Breast Examination? • We recommend annual examinations for women • Ultrasound? • Useful in all age groups • Early presentation to hospital

  9. Early Diagnosis Mammography: Very few are available Pathology services Few pathologists in the country; mainly Accra and Kumasi Counseling • Treatment Cost Prohibitive for most patients • Palliative Care

  10. Early Diagnosis Counseling Mammography Pathology services • Treatment Cost • Palliative Care Surgery Radiotherapy Chemotherapy Hormone Therapy Biologic therapy

  11. A Breast Centre for Korle Bu • Daily breast clinics • Walk-in clinics • Mammography, Breast Ultrasound • One-stop diagnosis for breast complaints • Centre for multidisciplinary team meetings • Chemotherapy suite • Counseling centre Site is available. Funding is needed

  12. Four pillars for the fight against Breast Cancer in Ghana • Advocacy • Education • Funding • Research

  13. Early Detection Saves Lives

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