Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast turn into cancer. It occurs in women and rarely in men. Therefore individuals are called upon to visit Uganda Cancer Institute for a check up to avoid later stages of cancer.
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Early diagnosis of cancer focuses on detecting symptomatic patients as early as possible so they have the best chance for successful treatment. #FightCancerUg Ministry of Health- Uganda Government of Uganda Health Awareness Ug Ministry of ICT&NG ππ’π π’πππ₯ ππππ’π ππ§π’π
GOOD NEWS UGANDA: We have launched VMAT treatment modality(high end treatment) with experts from Washington University & Baylor College of Medicine. This will greatly improve the turn around time & reduce referrals abroad.
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This can be used to treat many different types of tumors #FightCancerUg Ministry of ICT&NG Ministry of Health- Uganda Dr. Diana Atwine Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero Government of Uganda ππ’π π’πππ₯ ππππ’π ππ§π’π Uganda Cancer Institute
High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy with Interstitial Implants for Treatment of Gynecologic Cancer treatments begin about a week after the external beam radiation therapy is completed. Youβll be admitted to the hospital for 2 days for your HDR treatment.
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Cancer is a genetic disorder. It happens when genes that manage cell activity mutate and create abnormal cells that divide and multiply, eventually disrupting how your body works.
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HDR brachytherapy is a form of internal radiation where a cancer doctor implants a small plastic tube or balloon in the tumor. Uganda Cancer Institute has the HDR Brachytherapy machine to treat the various cancers.
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Cancer is among the deadly diseases in the world & appears in mysterious situations.
Appears in various kinds even though the pain seems to be severe at all levels which causes prolonged suffering or even death.
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We have unveiled Four New Radiotherapy machines and one SPECT CT this morning.
These machines, all bought by Government of Uganda will greatly improve cancer care and also reduce the referrals abroad. Well done Dr. Diana Atwine and Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero
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Your role on your radiation therapy team includes:
βArriving on time for your procedure.
βAsking questions & talking about your concerns.
βTelling someone on your radiation therapy team when you have side effects or pain.
βCaring for yourself at home.
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Uganda Cancer Institute together with @MinofHealthUGFree will have free breast cancer screening tomorrow 12th-13th April π Moroto Regional Referral Hospital. ''Early detection saves life''
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Happy 56th anniversary to Uganda Cancer Institute. Thank you for the diligent service and dedication towards fighting cancer.
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People in Abim District are called upon to engage in the breast cancer screening due on 19th-20th April 2023.
The outreach will help them rule out Breast cancer and it's related issues. #FightCancerUg Ministry of ICT&NG Ministry of Health- Uganda Uganda Cancer Institute ππ’π π’πππ₯ ππππ’π ππ§π’π Aminah Zawedde Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero
Uganda Cancer Institute has organized an outreach on Breast cancer in Napak District to help residents in this district rule out their proneness to breast cancer and seek for more information on this disease. #FightCancerUg Ministry of ICT&NG Ministry of Health- Uganda ππ’π π’πππ₯ ππππ’π ππ§π’π Aminah Zawedde Hon. Kabbyanga Godfrey Baluku
Cancer causes cells to divide uncontrollably. This can result in tumors, damage to the immune system, and other impairment that can be fatal.
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Mammograms can detect abnormal breast tissue approximately two years before it becomes cancerous.
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Take time off your busy schedule and visit Uganda Cancer Institute for a check up.
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The conference will feature workshops, plenary lectures, parallel presentations, special interest side events, poster presentations, and exhibitions.
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