The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PIWAK Natural Health, producers of 3P Garlic Mixture, Dr Prince Nelson Mortoti, has urged men to take an active interest in the breast health of their female partners as Ghana joins the world to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
According to him, intimacy between couples could also provide an opportunity for men to notice unusual changes in their partners’ breasts and encourage them to seek professional medical attention.
Dr Mortoti said regular attention to the breasts, including gentle touching and massage during intimacy, could help partners become familiar with what is normal for them and make it easier to notice changes that may require further examination.
He, however, stressed the importance of seeking proper medical examination whenever any unusual breast changes are detected, explaining that intimate contact alone cannot diagnose breast cancer.
Speaking to the Punch Newspaper as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Mortoti said men should not leave breast-health matters entirely to women, but should support their partners in paying attention to their health.
He said, “Men who are intimate with their partners should pay attention to any unusual changes in the breast and encourage them to get checked early.”
He noted that changes such as a new lump, unusual swelling, persistent pain, changes in the shape or size of the breast, nipple discharge, or changes in the skin around the breast should not be ignored.
The PIWAK CEO further encouraged women to conduct regular breast awareness checks and undergo appropriate clinical examinations, particularly when they notice anything unusual.
He said early detection remained important because breast cancer can become life-threatening when diagnosis and treatment are delayed.
Dr Mortoti therefore called on couples to use the month of October to increase awareness about breast cancer and promote a culture of early reporting and medical screening.
He stressed that while husbands and partners could play an important supportive role by observing and reporting unusual changes, women should consult qualified healthcare professionals for proper assessment and diagnosis.
He also encouraged men to discuss breast health openly with their partners and support them in seeking medical care whenever necessary.
According to him, breast cancer does not only affect women physically but can also have serious emotional and social consequences for patients and their families.
He urged the public to take breast cancer awareness seriously and make early detection, professional examination and appropriate treatment part of their health priorities.
“Breast cancer can kill, and that is why we must not wait until the condition becomes serious before seeking help. Early attention can make a significant difference,” he said.
Dr Mortoti used the occasion to encourage both men and women to share credible breast-health information with their families, friends and communities during the awareness month.
He further called for increased public education to dispel misconceptions about breast cancer and encourage women to seek medical advice whenever they discover an abnormality.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed every October to raise awareness about the disease, promote early detection and encourage access to appropriate care and treatment.
Dr Mortoti said the campaign should therefore go beyond wearing pink ribbons and public discussions, urging individuals and families to translate awareness into practical action by paying attention to breast health and seeking professional care when necessary.
