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Omikunle, who is the Director of Public Affairs at Sarah Ayoka Oduwaiye Foundation (SAOF Cancer Charity), said this in a statement on Tuesday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is annually held in October.

She expressed concern that despite spreading breast cancer awareness, some communities in the country are not adequately informed.

She said, “We must know that numerous ethical issues apply to breast cancer and other chronic cancer diagnoses including informed consent; education of relatives, friends, and the public; patients’ comfort in the discussion of their diagnoses and treatment; access to care; and allocation of scarce resources.

“Breast cancer remains a formidable health challenge in Nigeria, where a significant number of women succumb to the disease, often diagnosed in its late stages.

“The lack of knowledge, deeply ingrained cultural and religious beliefs, and various barriers impede regular breast cancer screening, contributing to the alarming mortality rates among Nigerian women.”

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