528 new cancer patients recorded so far this year – GPHC

GPHC records 107 new breast cancer patients in first eight months of the year

(Kaieteur News) – The Oncology Clinic within the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) — Guyana‘s national referral hospital has recorded 528 new cancer patients including 107 new breast cancer patients for the first eight months of 2026. Additionally, the hospital recorded 4115 follow up visits, 321patients who commenced chemotherapy and 214 patients who completed chemotherapy. As […]

GPHC records 107 new breast cancer cases in seven-month period

patients, survivors, staff honoured in Breast Cancer Awareness Month observance   IN observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026, the Oncology Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), on Thursday, hosted a “Patients’ Pinning” ceremony recognising patients while highlighting the importance of breast cancer awareness. The event took place at the Oncology Clinic, GPHC, […]

528 new cancer patients recorded so far this year – GPHC

…breast cancer accounted for about 20.3% of new cases The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has recorded 528 new cancer patients at its Oncology Clinic between January and August 2026. The stats were shared during the hospital’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with a pinning ceremony on Thursday, which brought together cancer patients and survivors, healthcare […]