What people say
‘Seeing someone survive breast cancer motivates women to seek early care’ (FGD participant). [9]
The study’s findings
Notable actors included Hospice, St. Augustine’s Hospital, the Center for Disease Control, Cancer Society, Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organization and Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau. [9]
‘I have seen Hospice’s car moving around the village, telling people about breast cancer and where they can go for checkup and treatment’ (FGD_Mbarara City). [9]
‘Information on breast cancer within the country is limited. We don’t get information from the Cancer Institute regarding what is happening… if it was shared, we would disseminate further’ (KII_MOH_002). [9]
‘While there are various awareness programs, there is no systematic approach for breast cancer prevention and early detection’ (KII_ Oncologist_UCI). [9]
‘Different organizations target breast cancer awareness in communities, but the UCI provides oversight and guidance to streamline care’ (KII_Cancer Surgeon_UCI). [9]
‘We need to use community meeting places to reach women, not just the District Health Office’ (KII_ Oncologist_UCI). [9]
Findings highlight that limited breast cancer awareness, misconceptions and sociodemographic disparities significantly affect women’s health-seeking behaviours for breast cancer in Uganda. [9]
Exposure to breast cancer survivors and targeted health education were found to positively influence screening uptake. [9]
Learn more
You may have just learned that you have cancer. Or you may be in treatment, finishing treatment, or have a friend or family member with cancer. [8]
Having cancer changes your life and the lives of those around you. The symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment may cause certain physical changes, but they can also affect the way you feel and how you live. [8]
The information in this section is meant to help you learn how to cope with cancer and the many issues and concerns that occur when you have the disease. [8]
There are resources available to help you learn about your disease and about the people who can help you. [8]