Martha Wanjiru, Nurse Educator and ToT in Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment of Precancerous Lesions Screening, Cervical Advocate and Champion Kiambu County, Kenya, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Cancer Screening by Design: Lessons from Community Outreach.
Community-based breast and cervical cancer screening does not end when a woman leaves the outreach site. Screening must be linked to intentional follow-up and navigation to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
Through community outreaches, we have learned that many clients referred for mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, or LEEP procedures face barriers that may delay or prevent completion of care. This is where Community Health Promoters (CHPs) become invaluable. By conducting household follow-up visits and making phone calls, we can identify challenges, support patients, document outcomes, and ensure continuity of care.
Cancer care is a continuum. It begins in the community, moves to the hospital, and must return to the community. Strong collaboration between CHPs, healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary teams ensures that no woman is lost along the pathway.
Let’s move beyond screening numbers and focus on completing the cancer care journey. Together, we can ensure that our patients receive timely care and safely return home.”
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