Dr. Miriam Mutebi | Breast Cancer: Causes of Cancer, Multi-Disciplinary Care & Treatment

<p>In the last few decades, Cancers have progressively increased amongst the African population. Breast cancer in particular has had a devastating effect on African women.<br/><br/>This is the reason my guest in today’s conversation is a Breast Cancer Surgeon. Dr. <a href='https://www.akdn.org/our-stories/miriam-mutebi-aku-faculty-first-african-be-appointed-global-cancer-board'>Miriam Mutebi</a> is Kenya&apos;s first female Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist and an Assistant professor in surgery at the Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College.<br/><br/>We had an extensive discussion about the multi-disciplinary care &amp; treatment of cancer on the continent, the causes of cancer (Risk Factors), the importance of regular cancer screening, and the role of the UICC (Union for International Cancer Control).<br/><br/>Listen, learn, please share with all the ladies (mother, sisters, wife &amp; daughters) in your life, and subscribe to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. </p>