Ghana's Cancer Experts Seek Increased Awareness Following Deaths of Boseman and Nyarko
Voanews
5 avr. 2023
English
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In Ghana, there is a concern among cancer experts about the lack of attention to colorectal cancer screening, which has resulted in a high mortality rate. The death of Chadwick Boseman, known for his role in 'Black Panther', and Ghanaian actor and preacher Bernard Nyarko, both from colon cancer, has highlighted this issue. Dr. Clement Edusa, the medical director of the Sweden Ghana Medical Center, notes the need for better screening and treatment structures. Organizations like Cancer Support Network Ghana and Zurak Cancer Foundation are working to promote cancer awareness, survivor stories, and healthy lifestyles, especially in low-income communities. There is a collective hope for increased government support for cancer screenings, diagnoses, and treatments in the future.