Health experts urge women to prioritise self-examination

Health Experts Urge Women to Prioritize Self-Examination

As Botswana commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month, health experts are raising awareness about the growing prevalence of breast cancer in the country.

According to Dr. Ngoni Kamhuka, breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Botswana, affecting 20 in 100,000 women, after cervical cancer.

If we want to get rid of the animal called cancer, we have to teach our women how to properly self-examine and whenever they feel a lump on their breasts, they should immediately consult their doctor.

Dr. Kamhuka attributes the late diagnosis of most cases to a lack of awareness and poor self-examination practices amongst women.

Author's summary: Experts urge women to prioritize self-examination to combat breast cancer.

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Mmegi Mmegi — 2025-10-15

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