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Writer's pictureBenita Omewu

Every 19 Seconds: Why Early Detection Can Save Your Life

Updated: Jan 1, 2025

Breast cancer is a global health concern that affects women from all walks of life. Every 19 seconds, a woman somewhere in the world is diagnosed with breast cancer. For underserved women, especially African women, the stakes are higher, and the outcomes are grimmer—87% of diagnoses happen at late stages, leaving survival rates at just 32%. But there’s one thing that can change this: early detection.







  1. The Power of Early Detection

    • How early-stage breast cancer has a survival rate of over 90%.

    • Simple, life-saving habits: monthly breast self-exams, regular clinical exams, and mammograms.

  2. Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

    • Unexplained lumps, changes in breast shape, skin dimpling, or unusual discharge.

    • Include a "Breast Self-Exam Step-by-Step Guide" with visuals.

  3. Breaking Barriers in Our Communities

    • Why African women are disproportionately affected: financial, cultural, and access barriers.

    • How Rose Breast Health is stepping in to provide screenings, education, and support.

  4. Time is precious, and early detection gives us a chance to stop the clock. Check your breasts today. Share this message. Together, we save lives.”

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