Why women are not taking up breast reconstruction after mastectomy

Medical professionals are concerned over low rate of breast reconstruction despite the procedure being essential in breast cancer care (Shutterstock)

Only about two of the nearly 57 women who undergo breast removal annually due to cancer are opting for reconstruction at Kenyatta National Hospital.

Out of 312 women who had breast removal called mastectomy, at the hospital for a five-year period only nine opted for reconstruction.