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Medical Oncologist, Dr Juliet Appiah-Quansah,
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A medical Oncologist, Dr Juliet Appiah-Quansah has urged men to take proactive measures in their daily lives to significantly reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Underscoring the critical importance of lifestyle choices in preventing the disease, she noted that a healthy diet, regular exercise and avoiding stress could offer protection against prostate cancer.
She gave the advice during a webinar organized by the CSNF yesterday as part of programmes to create awareness about the condition.
September each year has been set aside globally, to create awareness about prostate cancer and generate support for those affected by the disease.
According to Dr Appiah-Quansah, there is no safe method of smoking therefore men must ensure they desist from such acts, avoid diets with too much meat and processed foods.
“As it stands now one out of eight men stand the risk of having prostate cancer therefore it is important that awareness creation is increased to educate people on the disease, the symptoms they should look out for and where they can go for screening among others,” she added.
Explaining, the medical oncologist stated that people of African descent, age and a strong family history of prostate cancer predisposed a person more to the disease, therefore Ghanaians and Africans at large, must take prostate cancer prevention initiatives seriously.
Describing prostate cancer as a curable disease, she said treatment usually depends on the stage of the cancer, adding that early detection improves treatment outcomes and saves lives.
Timely intervention, she said enhances the chance of curing the disease, making early detection a crucial factor in reducing mortality rates and ensuring better overall health for affected individuals.
According to Dr Appiah-Quansah who is also the founder of the CSNF, it is very necessary for men to take Prostate- Specific Antigen (PSA) tests seriously, as such tests aid in identifying cancer before symptoms appear.
She also advised persons diagnosed of the diseases to stick only to the advise of their doctors and desist from relying on herbal products to cure prostate cancer.
“I do not recommend the use of any herbal products to treat any form of cancer. Only tested and tried medicines should be used, that is why it is advisable to visit the hospital for treatment of cancer.”
“Conventional therapy is approved and has helped many people beat and survive cancer,” she added.
An oncologist at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), Dr Anita Owusu-Afriyie on her part said some of the symptoms of prostate cancer include painful urination, blood in urine and bone pain.
She also called on the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to put in place a proper cancer registry in Ghana for effective cancer control and public health.
A General Nurse and Secretary of the CSNF, Mr Blaise Ackom in his remarks tasked the government to take cancer care seriously to improve early detection and treatment to save lives.
A board member of the CSNF, Dr Marc Drazosi, some survivors of prostate cancer and other members of the public also partook in the webinar.
BY RAISSA SAMBOU
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
