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Don’t abandon cancer treatment, complement it with prayers …Rev. Prof. Kyei urges patients
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A radiotherapist, Reverend Prof. Kofi Adesi Kyei, has asked breast cancer patients not to pause treatment and stressed the need to complement medical care with prayers. Prof. Kyei, who is the Chief Radiotherapist at the National Centre for Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, said many Ghanaian patients struggle to balance their religious beliefs with medical advice, especially after diagnosis.
Rev. Prof. Kyei, who has also been treating cancer patients for over 20 years, noted that in the African context, spirituality is deeply woven into everyday life, strongly influencing how people respond to illness. “Every African believes in some form of spirituality. It is a strong component of who we are,” he said.
He explained that some patients immediately associate cancer with death, prompting them to turn first to God and pastors. Additionally, he cited scenarios where patients abandon treatment and go for prayers, only to return with severe conditions.
While acknowledging the importance of prayer, he cautioned that it must not lead patients to abandon or delay treatment. “Some will pray and still come for treatment, and that is fine, but pausing treatment to rely solely on spiritual intervention can worsen the condition,” he warned.
He encouraged patients to integrate their faith with their medical journey while taking responsibility for their health. “Prayer is complementary. You can pray and have your treatment,” he noted.
Moreover, Rev. Prof. Kyei, who is again the Head of the Department, Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences at the University of Ghana, acknowledged the financial challenges associated with cancer care, describing treatment as expensive for many Ghanaian households.
He urged government to put stronger systems in place to support cancer treatment, saying such measures would be of immense help to patients and families.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Over 20 structures built within the 50-metre buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at the Laboma Beach Resort in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality were on Sunday demolished by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC).
Buildings such as single-unit semi-detached under construction and completed chalets at the resort were pulled down while portions of a newly constructed perimeter wall were also demolished. Read More
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About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.
At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.
Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.
Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.
In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.
Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.
He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.
He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.
In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.
But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.
By Andrew Nortey
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