Namibia: Breast Cancer, the Second-Most Common Cancer in Namibia

Breast cancer has affected the lives of countless Namibian women and their families, but Namibians are determined to improve breast cancer awareness, early detection, and treatment.

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) and Roche Pharmaceuticals hosted a breast clinic at Walvis Bay, in Windhoek, and at Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb between 13 and 16 September.

Local oncologist Marcia Verto says the campaign offered women free breast screening in the hope of detecting cancer early.

“The aim is to keep…