{
  "id": 12351234,
  "title": "Health experts warn women against unregulated breast enlargement products, herbal remedies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/health-experts-warn-women-against-unregulated-breast-enlargement",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:38:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/health-experts-warn-women-against-unregulated-breast-enlargement-products-herbal-remedies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Health professionals have issued a warning to women against using unregulated breast enlargement products and herbal remedies to address breast-related issues, citing potential harm and delayed diagnosis of serious conditions. The alert was made during a breast cancer awareness event organized by the Ministry of Roads and Highways in Accra. Abigail Asiamah, a midwife at Ridge Hospital, stated that some women hesitate to seek medical help when they observe changes in their breasts due to reliance on herbal treatments or other unverified methods. She emphasized that such actions might complicate early diagnosis and treatment. Asiamah also cautioned about breast enhancement products, warning that some may contain harmful chemicals that could negatively impact the body. \"The medications we take to enhance our boobs may contain harmful chemicals. Let’s use the right channel to get things done rather than using medications that are not prescribed by the doctor,\" she advised. Ghana is participating in global efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer during October, recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month worldwide. Breast cancer poses a significant health challenge in Ghana, with early detection playing a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes. According to the Global Cancer Observatory, Ghana reported 5,025 new breast cancer cases in 2022, accounting for 18.4% of all cancer diagnoses, and 2,369 deaths, representing 13.2% of all cancer fatalities that year. Medical experts stress the importance of promptly addressing changes in the breasts, such as lumps, swelling, alterations in size or shape, nipple changes, and unusual discharge. While not all breast changes indicate cancer, they advise immediate assessment by a qualified professional instead of self-treatment based on assumptions. Early detection can enhance the likelihood of successful treatment and minimize the risk of the disease advancing to a more severe stage.",
  "summary": "Health experts have cautioned women against relying on unregulated breast enlargement products and herbal remedies to address breast-related concerns, warning that some may contain harmful substances or delay the diagnosis of serious conditions. The warning was issued during a breast cancer awareness programme organised by the Ministry of Roads and Highways in Accra. A midwife at the Ridge…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}