Breast cancer screening must be a priority, says TUC

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has stressed the importance of regular breast cancer screening, urging workers to prioritize their health in a breast cancer awareness and screening programme held in Accra. TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah emphasized that early detection saves lives, particularly for women who often balance demanding jobs with family responsibilities, leaving little time for self-care.

He urged workers to make time for themselves, stressing that later detection is too late. Harriet Botchway, Head of the Gender and Child Protection Department, highlighted the TUC's commitment to workers' health and wellbeing, noting that the Union has consistently marked the awareness month through public education, screening, and health talks over the past decade.

The initiative aims to build healthier workplaces, communities, and a nation through increased early detection, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Midwife Martha Efua Ali educated participants on the types, signs, symptoms, risk factors, and stages of breast cancer, advising them to familiarize themselves with their breasts, monitor for changes, and seek prompt medical attention for any abnormalities.