Breast cancer is becoming the most prevalent illness among women in Ethiopia replacing cervical cancer, says specialist in the field. Dr. Bogale Solomon , specialist in cancer treatment and member of Ethiopian Medical Association says young women are becoming the victims of the disease. For instance in case of Addis Ababa the breast cancer is growing fast. Cervical cancer used to attack more women in the past, until breast cancer comes out recently as the worst killer of young women especially those in urban areas, he added. Giving birth on time, balanced diet, adopting physical exercise, status checkup periodically are some of prevention methods of breast cancer.

Source: Ethiopian News August 26, 2017 09:45 UTC