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More than 15,000 Ghanaians died of cancer last year, according to Global Cancer Statistics (GLOBOCAN) 2020.
The Global Cancer, Mortality and Prevalence report indicated that more than 24,000 new cases are registered annually in the country.
At an event to mark this year’s World Cancer Day, Breast Care International (BCI) President Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai said common cancers such as breast, liver, cervix and prostate are the cause. of these deaths.
The 2020 global cancer figures show that liver cancer recorded 3,166 deaths, cervical cancer killed 1,699 and prostate cancer caused 1,117 deaths in the country.
Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai said that cancer cases have increased since 2018 and therefore need serious care.
“The same attention should also be paid to cancers as to Covid-19 because Covid-19 did not come to stop cancers, nor did it come to swap places with cancers. Therefore, awareness and education about cancer should be intensified ”.
Dr. Waife Addai noted that breast cancer remains the leading cause of death among cancers.
“Breast cancer remains the leading cause of death among Ghanaian women when it comes to cancer. But this is preventable, treatable and curable, just like liver and cervical cancers. “
He took the opportunity to ask the government to provide free vaccination against cervical cancer.
Meanwhile, women have been asked to frequently visit health centers for regular medical check-ups.
