Max Health: FirstBank Ghana observe Pink October

FirstBank Ghana has organised a breast cancer awareness celebration programme for its staff as part of the observation of this year’s Pink October.

The celebration is aimed at educating, encouraging screening and promoting early treatment to draw attention to breast cancer and the challenges it poses to society.

The theme for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, “No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone.”

Dr Benjamin Sena Fenu, a specialist surgeon from the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, who educated the participants, emphasised the importance of regular check-ups and self-examinations, explaining, “breast cancer is a disease where abnormal breast cells grow out of control.

He said, “early detection and prompt treatment are key to saving lives.”

Dr Fenu also touched on the various causes of breast cancer, which included excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, hereditary factors, early menstruation and late menopause.

Source: Graphic Online