San Antonio breast cancer symposium - poster presentation

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) 2025 (World’s Largest Breast Cancer Conference)

We are proud to announce that the grassroots breast cancer work in Sierra Leone led by Thinking Pink and Breast Cancer Hub (BCH) was accepted and showcased at the SABCS 2025.

The study, “Challenges in Breast Cancer Screening and Awareness in Sierra Leone – Initiatives by Thinking Pink Breast Cancer Foundation and Breast Cancer Hub,” was presented on 11 December 2025 by Dr. Lopamudra Das Roy, Principal Investigator, bringing global visibility to locally driven impact.

A heartfelt and well-deserved shout-out to the exceptional co-authors - Cremelda Parkinson Pratt, Amidu Barrie, Rachel Brewah, Janet Kanu, Adeyemi Sandy, Edward Foday, and Dr. Lopamudra Das Roy - whose dedication and collaboration made this impactful research possible.

The findings highlight a critical public health gap in breast cancer awareness, screening, and early intervention in Sierra Leone. Late-stage diagnoses and near-total mortality among confirmed cases underscore the urgent need for national breast cancer programs. TP and BCH have pioneered community-centered approaches, providing free screenings, awareness education, and patient aid. The collaborative model demonstrates the potential for grassroots action to drive systemic change. Continued expansion of such programs, combined with national policy support, is essential to reduce preventable deaths and improve survival outcomes in Sierra Leone.

100% of BCH services are Free of cost and 100% of Donations are driven towards the Mission (Donor’s bucket of choice).

Website:

https://www.breastcancerhub.org/ and https://thinkingpinkfoundation.org/