Is there a way to start try genetic testing for breast cancer in Liberia?

Is there a way to start genetic testing for breast cancer in Liberia?

Most women in their forties in Liberia do not know much about BREAST CANCER in the cities and the counties. There is little or no education about breast cancer. Breast cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer among women in Liberia and in the world. We want to set aside one month to raise awareness about breast cancer. 

The key to curing breast cancer is early detection when the tumors are still very small. The early diagnosis depends on medical screening of women through breast imaging. However, many women in Liberia do not have money for a simple mammogram to find a lump in their breast. Sometimes, early diagnosis and finding of a lump provide one of the fastest and easiest means of dealing with the cancer, because it means that you can have it biopsied and removed. 

Educating and raising the awareness of Liberia women about their health, especially breast cancer is important to my team. However, we are challenged by lack of equipment and trained radiologists to manage the women.

The key message for us at Straight From The Heart and One Liberia Advocacy Radio is: get regular check-ups and do monthly self-exams, so women can detect any abnormalities as soon as they appear.