In a message of hope and resilience, survivors of breast cancer are emphasizing that a cure is within reach, but only if the disease is detected in its early stages.
This rallying cry comes as Kumasi hosts the annual awareness event, the “Walk for the Cure,” organized by Breast Care International (BCI).
The event, which drew thousands of participants this year including survivors, healthcare professionals, students, and the general public, aimed to demystify breast cancer and encourage proactive health checks.
Through marches, educational seminars, and free clinical breast screenings, BCI hopes to turn the tide against a disease that affects countless women and families across the country.
“Speaking from experience, I can tell you there is life after a breast cancer diagnosis, but the journey begins with early detection. I am here today because my tumor was found early. We want every woman to have that same chance. Silence and fear are our biggest enemies, not the disease itself,” said Rahima Quaye, a survivor and dedicated BCI volunteer.
Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of Breast Care International and CEO of Peace and Love Hospitals, reiterated the survivors’ sentiments.
“Our ‘Walk for the Cure’ is a national call to action. It is regrettable that our young women are dying from a disease that is treatable. We have to fight this battle together and save lives Awareness is the first, and most crucial, step towards a cure,” Dr. Wiafe Addai stated.
The 2025 walk attracted participants from Morocco, the Netherlands, the United States of America, Yemen and France.
The annual walk has become a cornerstone of Ghana’s public health advocacy, credited with significantly increasing the number of women who report for screenings and leading to earlier diagnoses and more successful treatment outcomes.
The goal is to transform fear into hope and awareness into action, one step at a time.
Source: 3news.com by Ibrahim Abubakar
