Adamus Resources Limited has initiated a breast cancer awareness campaign in Nzema, Western Region, to educate women on the importance of early detection. The launch, held on October 5, 2026, at the company's mining car park in Ellembelle District, marked the beginning of activities for this year's global awareness month. The event, themed "Every story is unique, Every Journey Matters," was organized by the Adamus Ladies Association and hosted by President Hannah Chemel and Site Doctor Dr. Abdullah Abass.
The program featured a presentation by Dr. Roland Paaga, a gynaecologist, who warned that breast cancer is not exclusive to women, as men can also develop the disease. Dr. Paaga emphasized that men often record higher fatalities due to ignoring early signs and reporting late to health facilities. He urged women to practice monthly self-breast examination and seek clinical breast examination at least every six months. Dr. Paaga also outlined major risk factors, including smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, and lack of physical activity.
Dr. Paaga further educated participants on the clinical pathway after a lump is detected, including full blood count, ultrasound or mammogram, and biopsy. He explained the three main receptor types - Estrogen, Progesterone, and HER2 - which determine treatment options. Dr. Paaga also discussed why doctors sometimes recommend the complete removal of the breast, even for a small lump, citing the possibility of cancer cells spreading to other parts of the breast tissue.
Archangel Kaku Bennet, Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Officer of Adamus Resources Limited, stated that the initiative is part of the company's sustained investment in women's health and community wellbeing. He mentioned that the company, through the Ladies Association, has extended health education to basic schools, second-cycle institutions, and catchment communities, sensitizing young girls and women on menstrual hygiene and reproductive health.
As part of this year's campaign, the team will undertake breast screening and education at Kwame Nkrumah Senior High School in Nzema East Municipality and Asanta in Ellembelle district. The President of Adamus Ladies Association, Hannah Chemel, advised participants to examine their breasts regularly and report any early warning signs to health facilities for prompt attention. She emphasized that early reporting saves lives and urged women not to resort to self-medication or ignore unusual changes in their breasts.
Participants commended Adamus Resources and its Ladies Association for the initiative, describing it as an eye-opener, especially on myths about breast cancer. They appealed for such programs to be extended to more remote communities in Nzema, where access to health information and screening remains a challenge. The event brought together female employees of Adamus Resources Limited and women from the catchment communities.
The breast cancer awareness campaign will continue until October 31, 2026, with various activities aimed at educating women on the importance of early detection and treatment. Key points from the campaign include:
Key points
- The importance of monthly self-breast examination and clinical breast examination every six months.
- Major risk factors for breast cancer include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, and lack of physical activity.
- Early reporting of breast cancer saves lives, and women should not resort to self-medication or ignore unusual changes in their breasts.
