?Sonotech Medical and Diagnostic Centre has launched a nationwide breast cancer awareness campaign as part of activities of the 2024 Millennium Marathon at Independence Square. This year's campaign, which runs from October 1-30, 2024, is themed 'It's Time to Rise' and is part of a coordinated effort to combat the rising prevalence of breast cancer and promote early identification among women.?? The campaign also aims to educate women, men, and families on the importance of regular screening, early diagnosis, and effective treatment options. In Ghana, breast cancer is?the?commonest?diagnosed cancer in women?and?the second?leading cause of cancer death in women.? About 70% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Ghana are in advanced stages of the disease due, especially to low awareness, resulting in limited treatment success and a high death rate.? A press statement by Sonotech and copied to the Ghana News Agency, emphasised the urgent need to continue efforts in raising awareness on breast cancer. 'T his year Sonotech?is?scaling up the campaign that is aimed at screening?over?2000 people and also educating at least 5000 people by the end of October.? 'Over the past eight years of dedicated and sustained campaigning, Sonotech has invested over four million cedis in various activities and support for the general public as a contribution to the fight. 'Our interventions have not only given people hope but further provided financial relief to thousands through our subsidised scanning services, considering the economic burden they face. 'By allowing them to keep half of the cost of the investigations, we assist them to keep some reserves for other equally important needs,' the statement said. Sonotech also mentioned five objectives of this year's campaign, which include increasing accessibility, empowering survivors, and educational outreach. Source: Ghana News Agency