One In Six Women Affected By Breast Cancer in Cameroon Africa Activities marking the World Day Against Cancer on June 28, 2013 Continued in Douala on July 3. Breast cancer Seems to be posing a serious problem to health in the country. As much as 18 per cent (one woman out of 6) breast cancer patients are women while women of 55 years and above are said to be vulnerable MOST of all age groups. Only 0.8 percent of men per Suffer cancer of the breast in Cameroon. Dr. Melanie Francoise Nzouatom of the Medical Centre of Gantry in Douala while revealing That the disease is less Considerably Among Men said cancer HAS Among high potential women as one out of five women Has some symptoms of the disease. The Obstetrician-Have you Gynaeco was Addressing a news conference in Akwa, commercial heartbeat of the Douala, Wednesday, July 3, 2013, said taking up one hour for sports or keep fit exercise every week is effective as a protection against breast cancer. In line with prevention Measures to fight with the disease, the Douala-based international organization, Run for a Cure Africa Cameroon, is Organising a week, betweens July 8 and 13, of Sensitisation, education and free cancer screening and treatment. Dubbed "Pink Week", the aim is to Significantly Reduce the rate of breast cancer Among women. One of icts Purposes is to raise awareness about the organization, while sensitizing the womenfolk and Encouraging regular physical exercises as well as continuous breastfeeding for 12 months. The target is to reach out on the population with Sensitisation messages and offer free screening to 100 women and to round up the week with a sport walk at Vitaparcours on July 13.
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