Tamale Teaching Hospital records 44 new breast cancer cases in six months
Breast cancer continues to dominate the caseload at the oncology unit of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), with 44 new cases recorded in the first half of the year.
Breast cancer continues to be the most common disease treated at Tamale Teaching Hospital's (TTH) oncology unit, with 44 new cases recorded in the first half of the year. Evelyn Osei Amoah, a specialist oncology nurse, reported that this number follows 145 fresh cases from last year, indicating a consistent and concerning rise in the disease within the region.
Despite other cases being treated at the unit, breast cancer remains the leading concern. Osei Amoah explained that this trend has persisted for the past five years since the hospital initiated a major breast cancer campaign. The increased awareness, driven by media coverage and survivor testimonials, is encouraging more women to undergo screening, according to Osei Amoah.
The TTH's screening model connects community detection to the hospital, with referred patients receiving biopsies and appropriate treatment at the oncology department. The Brooks Dreams Foundation, a local non-profit, aims to screen over 400 individuals during this year's Breast Cancer Awareness Month event.
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