	Themes	Sub-themes	Codes
1	Patients’ needs for BC-related information	Impact of correct and incorrect information about BC	Belief that cancer is incurable prevents seeking treatment
			Correct information allows early treatment of BC
			Self-diagnosis and early referral due to prior information on BC
			Myths about mastectomy as a form of treatment
		Need for accurate BC-related information	Need for knowledge on risk factors and how to prevent BC
			Need for understanding on advanced BC and its implications
		Potential sources of information	The role of health facilities in creating awareness
			Information can be shared in the community through printed material, mass and social media
2	BC awareness in the health system	Need for BC awareness among health care workers	HCWs lack expertise to diagnose BC
			Delayed treatment due to misdiagnosis
			Need for Improved communication between hospitals
3	Potential role of patients in creating awareness	Patients can serve as a support system	Patients sharing information and supporting each other while on treatment
			Survivors inspire and empower patients to complete treatment
		Patients as ambassadors in the community	Survivors should educate women in the community
			Patients can distribute available material to create awareness