Early detection is of great importance to breast cancer management

WHO recommends mammography as the most effective way for early diagnosIs and subsequent treatment of breast cancer. [File, Standard]

For years, early detection of breast cancer has been touted as one of the best ways to manage the disease.

Unfortunately, we still have few patients receiving early diagnosis. Data from the Kenya National Cancer Registry 2014-2019 shows that seven out of 10 cancers are diagnosed at advanced stages despite early detection, timely diagnosis and effective treatment of early-stage tumours.