A midwifery officer at the Bechem Government Hospital in the Ahafo Region, Elizabeth Sarpong, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of women reporting breast cancer cases only at advanced stages in the Tano South Municipality.
Speaking to Adom News during an awareness session with women of the Roman Catholic Church in Bechem, Ms. Sarpong noted that many patients delay seeking medical help, opting instead for traditional herbal remedies.
This, she said, often leads to complications by the time they finally visit the hospital.
“Most of the cases we receive have already deteriorated. Many women first rely on herbal treatments, and by the time they come to the hospital, the condition has worsened,” she lamented.
Ms. Sarpong announced that the Bechem Government Hospital will hold a free breast cancer screening exercise on October 23, 2025, urging especially women to participate and get screened.
She stressed that early detection remains the best way to prevent fatalities associated with the disease and encouraged the public to take advantage of the upcoming screening.
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