Rob Ferreira Provincial Hospital hosts awareness campaign for the community of Mbombela
As a way to raise awareness, the provincial hospital hosted various initiatives and educated the the public on breast cancer
As part of raising awareness for breast cancer, the Rob Ferreira Provincial Hospital hosted various campaigns in October. On Friday October 27, the hospital hosted a fun walk event in Mbombela and the staff members dressed up in pink.
This year’s theme, ‘No one should face breast cancer alone’, serves as a reminder for care providers to consider the many ways they can partner with patients and families in the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.
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The Department of Health’s spokesperson, Dumisani Malamule, said the purpose of this initiative is to increase awareness and educate the staff about this dreadful disease, and to learn more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, the risk factors and the importance of early detection and treatment, care and support.
“After the walk, the officials were empowered and capacitated to do breast self-examination. This is to simply use the pads of your fingers, not the tips. Don’t rush. Use different levels of pressure to feel all the breast tissues. If you notice a lump or other changes in your breasts, seek medical assistance from our health facilities for further examination.”
The hospital had also conducted an awareness campaign in the outpatient departments and waiting areas on Friday October 20.
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The focus of the awareness was to give the patients information on breast cancer’s risks, signs and symptoms, the importance of early screening, and options for treatment and care.
Rob Ferreira offers chemotherapy, breast clinic services, wound clinic services, breast surgical intervention, mammography and inpatient care and support.
The Mpumalanga Department of Health said it urges everyone to support breast cancer awareness.
In commemoration, the Nkangala District also conducted a breast cancer awareness and fun walk programme.
