MR WOODE INTERVIEWS DR(Mrs)BEATRICE WIAFE ADDAI THE PRESIDENT OF BREAST CARE INTERNATIONAL AND CEO OF PEACE AND LOVE HOSPITAL ABOUT BREAST CANCER
Dr. (Mrs) Beatrice Wiafe Addia, President of Breast Care International,CEO of Peace and Love Hospital and the chairman of NCD Alliance (right) Mr Woode (left)
Dr (Mrs) Beatrice Wiafe Addia, president of Breast Care International,CEO of Peace and Love Hospital and the chairman of NCD alliances, recently shared insights on breast cancer during an interview with Mr Woode at MR WOODE STUDIOS. She highlighted that while the exact cause of breast cancer remains unclear, certain risk factors such as family history, age at childbirth, and lifestyle choices like excessive alcohol and tobacco smoking including the use of shesa are significant.
Dr. Wiafe Addia emphasized the importance of regular self-breast examinations starting from age 11 or 12 and recommended annual clinical screenings, particularly noting the lack of mammography facilities in Ghana. She clarified that breast cancer can affect men and that treatment options extend beyond mastectomy to include breast-preserving surgeries.
The Peace and Love Hospital, with branches in Accra with phone number 0244099140 and Kumasi with phone number 0244145064 , specializes in breast cancer treatment and encourages early visits for those suspecting symptoms. Dr. Wiafe Addia also expressed gratitude to various partners supporting their initiatives such as Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel,Delta Airlines,Provident Insurance Company,Direct Relief and Jackson College of Education . For more details, the full interview is available on the following YouTube link.