Adamus Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Some participants at the launch

Adamus Resources has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign in Nzema in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region as part of activities marking the global breast cancer awareness month from October 1 to the end of the month.

Present at the event were the President of the Adamus Ladies Association, Hannah Chemel; Site Doctor of Adamus Resources Limited, Dr. Abdullah Abass; Gynaecologist, Dr. Roland Paaga; and women from surrounding communities.

In a presentation, Dr. Paaga advised women to conduct monthly breast self-examinations and seek clinical breast examinations at least every six months. He identified major risk factors for breast cancer as shisha smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet and lack of physical activity.

He indicated that one of the clinical pathways for women who detect a lump is to undergo a full blood count, ultrasound or mammogram, and a biopsy to determine the appropriate treatment options. He stated that doctors may sometimes recommend complete removal of the breast, even where a lump is small, to prevent cancerous cells from spreading to other parts of the breast tissue.

The Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Officer of Adamus Resources Limited, Archangel Kaku Bennett, said the initiative formed part of the company’s sustained investment in women’s and community welfare.

He said the company, through its Ladies Association, had over the years extended health education beyond the mine to basic and senior high schools, as well as provided education on reproductive health in its operational areas.

The President of the Adamus Ladies Association, Hannah Chemel, urged participants to examine their breasts regularly and report early warning signs for prompt medical attention, noting that early detection could help prevent further complications, while advising women not to resort to self-medication or ignore unusual changes in their breasts.

Participants, who expressed their appreciation for the initiative in an interview, said the event had enabled them to better understand some of the myths surrounding breast cancer and the importance of regular breast examinations.

They said they would report any unusual changes they observed in their breasts to the nearest health facility, and appealed to the company to extend similar programmes to other communities in Nzema, where many residents struggle to access health facilities for basic health screening.

By Ebenezer K. Amponsah

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