To disclose or not to disclose: an ethnographic exploration of factors contributing to the (non) disclosure of Ghanaian women's breast cancer diagnosis to social networks.

Breast cancer stigma and fears around disclosure hindered women from disclosing to individuals in their social networks. Women disclosed to their close relatives for support, but this was not always safe. Health care professionals are well placed to explore women's concerns and facilitate disclosure within safe spaces to enhance engagement with breast cancer care services.