Rise in breast, prostate cancer in Adansi blamed on westernization | 3News.com

There has been a surge in reported cases of breast and prostate cancer in Obuasi and its surrounding areas.

Speaking at a Grand Durbar and mini-clinic organised by AngloGold Ashanti to mark this year’s breast and prostate cancer awareness month at Akrokerri in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, Dr Anim said life styles like smoking, alcohol and some eating habits are leading factors according for the rise in these cases.

In 2020, breast cancer was the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women worldwide and accounted for 29.5% of cancer incidence and 22.1% of cancer deaths in Africa

Prostate cancer, on the other hand, is a cancer that occurs in the prostate

Prostate cancer is reported to be the second leading cause of male cancer deaths in Ghana and in alone, 20 men were diagnosed with the disease every week.

Oduro Agyei said AGA has partnered AGA Health Foundation,  GIZ and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation to screen the people of Akrokerri on breast and prostate cancer as well as other diseases.

Akrokerri hemaa Nana Serwaa Buruwaa II advised men and women to take the education on breast and prostate cancer seriously.