Are your breasts cancer-free?

Another driver for breast cancer is not becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Dr Jatho says breastfeeding is very important, and it is linked to pregnancy because both deal with hormones.

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Oncologist Dr Alfred Jatho says one should have a breast examination performed by a health worker every three years if you are between 20 and 40 years old.

By Agnes Kyotalengerire

Journalists @New Vision

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KAMPALA - It is a Tuesday afternoon when Warida Nzila, 39, arrives for an appointment at the Uganda Cancer Institute at Mulago in Kampala.

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Are your breasts cancer-free?

Another driver for breast cancer is not becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Dr Jatho says breastfeeding is very important, and it is linked to pregnancy because both deal with hormones.

Oncologist Dr Alfred Jatho says one should have a breast examination performed by a health worker every three years if you are between 20 and 40 years old.

By Agnes Kyotalengerire

Journalists @New Vision

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