Byo Mayor calls for integrated mental health support in breast cancer care

Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has called for mental health support to be a core component of breast cancer care, stating that a patient’s emotional well-being is as critical to recovery as their medical treatment.

Speaking during the Bulawayo City Council’s breast cancer awareness campaign held on Wednesday at the Large City Hall, Cllr Coltart noted that while medical treatment remains central to fighting the disease, the psychological toll it takes on patients is often overlooked.

The Mayor said anxiety, depression, and emotional fatigue affect both patients and their caregivers, making it essential to integrate psychosocial support into every stage of cancer care.

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