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BREAST CANCER: People wish they identified it sooner

STORY By JONESLINE OKONGO

Breast cancer sneaks in quietly leaving many people wish they'd spotted it earlier.Subtle signs like lumps or skin dimpling often go ignored untill the disease progresses forcing patients into costly breast cancer treatment.
The Kenyatta National Hospital. Early detection and subsequent treatment of cancer is vital in curing cancer. |FILE

Early detection can mean the difference between a simple procedure and a grueling  fight, yet awareness remains low.That regret stings when advanced stages demand more than just hope.

Routine screening like mammograms are a game changer, but too few women and girls prioritize them.Doctors push these checks  especially  for those with a genetic risk, as catching  cancer late  often leads to intense breast cancer treatment  options like chemotherapy.

What could've been a manageable  fix turns into a major ordeal, all because  timing was off.It's a wake-up call to act fast.

Late diagnosis  thrust patients into a world of high-stakes care. Advanced breast cancer treatment might  mean targeted drugs or mastectomy, both carrying big price tags and bigger emotional toil. Those who've been there kick themselves  for not acting sooner, knowing early steps  could've eased the burden. Hindsight is brutal  when health is on the line .

The lesson? Don't wait for people who have  battled breast cancer say they'd give anything to have started with self exams or a doctor's visit before it escalated .The right breast cancer treatment at the earliest stage can rewrite your story from tragedy to triumph.Take charge. Your future self will thank you.

The Feature Story Writer is a Second Year Student at Chuka University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies

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