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Midwife urges women to self-examine their breast regularly

Oct 23 2026
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Mrs Elizabeth Appiah, the Principal Midwifery Officer for Tanoso Norsing and Midwifery Training College in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region has advised women and girls to self-examine their breast regularly.

She said that doing so would enable them to detect any abnormality in their breas and thereby seek early medical attention and to prevent breast cancer.

Speaking to Ama Konadu on the Sunyani-based Sompa FM 'Ade Akyi Abia" morning show, Mrs Appiah asked women and girls to also check and know their breast sizes, shapes and textures too.

She advised them to report any unusual lumps and changes in skin texture of abnormal discharge in their breast to the nearest health facilities.

Mrs Appiah said that recognizing and seeking early medical care for changes and abnormalities in the breast remained essential in prevention breast cancers.

Sompaonline.com/ Lydia Lariba Abawana