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Bridging A Communication Gap In Early Breast Cancer Awareness Education: Defining Small Palpable Lumps Using The Braks Coin Concept

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Breast cancer poses a great public health concern for most countries, including Ghana. Physical breast self-examination is an important strategy for early breast cancer detection in many resource-constrained countries. Educational campaigns organized to increase breast cancer awareness often emphasize the importance of early breast cancer detection and treatment. The audience is encouraged to seek medical help when they feel a small breast lump during self-breast examination, without defining what a small breast lump looks like. We recommend using the BRAKS coin concept to bridge this information gap.

Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana

DOI: 10.60014/pmjg.v15i2.555

Authors: Edmund Kwadwo Kwakye Brakohiapa, Klenam Dzefi-Tettey, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie, Benjamin Dabo Sarkodie, Nana Yaa Appiah-Kubi

Institution: University of Ghana

Language: English

Topic: Women's cancer prevention and management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7224952499

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