Namibia is facing a severe health burden, with metastatic breast cancer patients frequently detected at a late stage, complicating treatment and outcomes. This was said by Rolf Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), on the sideline of the Pink Friday campaign held in Windhoek. Pink Friday is aimed at rallying...
November 9, 2024
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Cancer Association offers free breast examinations
The Cancer Association of Namibia is offering a week of free breast examination clinics at Maerua Mall in Windhoek. CEO of the association, Rolf Hansen. The post Cancer Association offers free breast examinations first appeared on Future Media. Source link
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Medipark Breast, Cervical, and Prostate Cancer awareness campaign on Saturday
Maria David BREAST, cervical, and prostate cancer are devastating diseases that affect millions of people worldwide, according to Medipark hospital Manager Sakeus Kamati. Kamati indicated that the physical, emotional, and financial toll on patients and their families is immense. However, he said that at Ongwediva Medipark, they are committed to improving the lives of cancer...
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Cancer Association highlights barriers to early breast cancer detection
The Cancer Association of Namibia says women in many settings face barriers to early breast cancer detection, including social, economic, geographic and other inter-related factors, which can limit their access to timely, affordable, and effective breast healthcare services. Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Association explains. https://futuremedia.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENG-Rolf-Hansen-breast-cancer-.mp3 Source link
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Namibia addresses growing breast cancer concerns
The Cancer Association of Namibia says that Breast Cancer remains a serious health concern in Namibia, with more than 540 new cases recorded annually. To address advanced breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer, CAN has partnered with Roche Pharmaceuticals to sponsor a “breast health indaba” this week to help build a new map of hope...
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Breast cancer, the second-most common cancer in Namibia
Breast cancer has affected the lives of countless Namibian women and their families, but Namibians are determined to improve breast cancer awareness, early detection, and treatment. The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) and Roche Pharmaceuticals hosted a breast clinic at Walvis Bay, in Windhoek, and at Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb between 13 and 16 September. Local...