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AGEROUTE Guinea raises awareness of women’s cancer screening

By , based on Guinéenews

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The Guinea Road Management Agency organised an information session on breast and cervical cancer for its workers. Retired obstetrician-gynaecologist Havanatou Camara stressed the importance of early screening, Guinéenews reports.

AGEROUTE Guinea organised an awareness session on screening for breast cancer and cervical cancer for its workers, led by specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology, Guinéenews reports.

Participants were informed about the causes and warning signs of these cancers, as well as the importance of early screening and the consequences of late treatment. AGEROUTE Guinea called on them to pass on this information and encourage women to undergo screening, Guinéenews reports.

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