Big effort to raise awareness on breast cancer in Mohlakeng

A campaign to create breast cancer awareness in Mohlakeng was well attended by women in the community.

Some of the community members engaged with personnel from Pink Lips regarding breast cancer.

The non-profit organisation Pink Lips hosted a breast cancer awareness campaign in Mohlakeng that attracted scores of people who sought to learn more about the disease.

Tshegofatso Mosadi was the programme director at the event.

The campaign was held in ward 22 at the Term Lifestyle car wash on Thursday, October 27.

Non-profit organisation Pink Lips Manager Portia Sithole.

Pink Lips manager Portia Sithole said the event proved to be a big success as people came out in their numbers.

Pink Lips also gave out pamphlets at the event which contained critical information regarding breast cancer.

“We had a lot of support from women of Mohlakeng and its surrounds and it was just beautiful to witness. We spoke about a lot of pertinent issues but top of the agenda was breast cancer and just ways to navigate the illness. We also gave out critical information about breast cancer as a whole and we also spoke about the science of breast cancer, as well as the anatomy of the breast.

“We also unpacked the myths and treatments that are available to women and where to get the treatments” said Sithole who added that they also did a breast self-examination demonstration.