NGO Advises Women On Early Detection Of Cancer

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Care and Development Centre (CADEC) in partnership with Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Rivers State chapter, has advised women in the State on the need for regular examination of their breasts for early detection of breast cancer.
The Director of CADEC, Rivers State chapter, Mrs Rhoda Omorodion, gave the advice during the campaign for Cancer Control (C4) outreach and self examination yesterday at the Port Harcourt Railway, Mile 1 Market, Diobu, Port Harcourt.
She explained that, early detection of breast cancer is very important for human beings, saying that breast cancer is not only for women alone but that it also affects men.
“We carry outreach in the market for women to understand and key into breast cancer examination.
Breast cancer is real, women should key into the self breast examination which is now the standard practice of examining the breasts on their own”, Mrs Omorodion stated.
She said, the total statistics of women that die of breast cancer is alarming, adding that early detection is key.
The director further explained that, some of the market women find it difficult to understand the importance of self examination, noting that, they will still create awareness for them to understand.
“Every woman is at risk of breast cancer, therefore, let us save lives,” she said.
Speaking after the examination, Mrs Susan Akaraka, a trader in the market appreciated God for giving the NGO the direction to embark on the campaign.
According to her, she was looking forward to where she will have the examination free, today, God has done it,” she stated.
She used the medium to advise other women to go for self examination.
The highpoint of the programme was free examination and giving out of flyers to market people and the programme was supported by Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO).

Kiadum Edookor