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 warn of 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 late diagnosis to a lack of awareness and poor self-examination practices amongst women.

Author's summary: Health experts stress the importance of self-examination for early breast cancer detection.

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Mmegi Mmegi — 2025-10-15

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