022: Surviving Breast Cancer...AGAIN! - With Mabih Ngu

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cancer - especially breast cancer - is one of those topics that we will continuously spark conversations about here on Living African. With the incidence and prevalence of this disease on the rise, especially among the younger generation, it is only fair that we keep these conversations going.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to the 2020 GLOBOCAN* data, 186,598 breast cancer cases were reported in Africa with 85,787 related deaths. Also, breast cancer is the commonest cause of global cancer-related deaths in women and a public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Although the disease incidence in SSA seems lower, mortality rates are disproportionately high in comparison to high-income countries which calls for more awareness and education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, our guest – Mabih Ngu has battled breast cancer twice and she is here to tell her story while giving us a different perspective on breast cancer. She will share with us her experience with breast cancer as a patient and as an advocate. Press play, get a seat, and let’s join us in this important conversation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">*GLOBOCAN: Global Cancer Incidence, Mortality, and Prevalence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><strong>Meet Our Guest :</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mabih Ngu MD MBA is a two-time breast cancer survivor who is also passionate about healthcare. This has afforded her an in-depth perspective on both sides of the spectrum: as a patient and someone who understands the disease process. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a breast cancer advocate, she encourages women to get preventative care and have periodic screenings. In 2021, she partnered with IheartHealthEx, to launch a campaign geared at raising breast cancer awareness and informing women about its prevalence. As someone who has battled breast cancer twice, she is here to tell her story while giving u