Super Morning Show

In today's edition, we speak to Paediatric Oncologist, Dr. Samira Yamyolia on one one of the most common cancers that affect children, Retinoblastoma

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

In the second instalment of our cancer survivor conversations, Cancer Survivor, Dede Offei takes us through her journey of survival, fear, support and a daughter who broke down 3 years later.

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

Prof. Samuel Antwi Oppong joins us again as we talk about explore why ovarian cancer is called the silent killer, often diagnosed late, risk factors, genetic predisposition (BRCA genes), symptoms to watch for, and treatment approaches.

Prof. Samuel Antwi Oppong joins us again as we talk about explore why ovarian cancer is called the silent killer, often diagnosed late, risk factors, genetic predisposition (BRCA genes), symptoms to watch for, and treatment approaches.

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

On this episode, OB&Gynae, Professor Samuel Antwi Oppong walks us through Cervical Cancer, from the causes, symptoms and how to prevent it. This conversation could save your life or the life of someone you love.

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

In the 2nd part of our breast cancer conversation of the Joy Cancer Awareness Month Series, Prof. Kafui Akakpo, Head of Pathology at the University of Ghana Medical School tackles the myths, fears, and facts about breast cancer in men.

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

Did you know that 70% of Ghanaian women with breast cancer are diagnosed at advanced stages? But when caught early, breast cancer has over a 90% survival rate. On this episode, Prof. Kafui Akakpo returns to break down everything you need to know from self-examination to treatment options.

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

We explore the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, the relationship with smoking and other risk factors, types of lung cancer, screening in high-risk groups, and advances in treatment. The resource person is Clinical Oncologist, Dr. Nana Ama Wadee.

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

In this episode, Urologist, Dr. Isaac Asiedu helps us understand the most common cancer in men, PSA testing, symptoms, risk factors, treatment options from active surveillance to surgery, and the impact on quality of life.

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

In this episode, we explore the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, the relationship with smoking and other risk factors, types of lung cancer, screening in high-risk groups, and advances in treatment with Dr. Asare Offei.

"Make sure you do not have molds on your food because it a major cause of liver cancer because of the potential presence of aflatoxin in the molds." - Dr Asare Offei [Consultant Hepatobiliary Surgeon, KBTH]

Colorectal Surgeon, Professor Jonathan Dakubo is our guest on this one as we take a deep dive into cancer of the large intestine and rectum, risk factors, symptoms, screening methods, and treatment options. Emphasis on prevention and early detection strategies.

"People who don't move their bowels more frequently are at risk than those who move their bowels" - Prof. Jonathan Dakubo [Colorectal Surgeon]

In this episode, Dr. Florence Dedey shares her personal journey through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Dr. Abena Sarpong takes us through support systems, palliative care principles, quality of life during treatment, and life after cancer.

"Most people associate cancer with death, so the first question they ask themselves is if they are going to survive, when diagnosed" - Dr. Florence Dedey [Consultant, General Surgeon, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital]

In this Episode, Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Stephen Kpatsi helps us understand systemic and localized treatment approaches to cancer through chemotherapy and radiation therapy, their mechanisms of action, side effects, and how they complement other treatment modalities.

"It is not everyone who will require radiation treatment for a diagnosis of cancer" - Dr. Stephen Kpatsi [Clinical/Radiation Oncologist]

In this episode, we explore surgical interventions as a primary treatment modality for cancer, including when surgery is appropriate, types of surgical procedures, and the role of surgery in cancer cure and palliation. Our guest is Dr. Elliott Arko-Boham who is a Plastic Surgeon at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

"The more cancer grows, the more it wants to move further away from where it wants to go" - Dr. Elliott Arko-Boham

"Breast MRIs are not for everyone. Mammograms can do the same job. - Dr. Albertina Oheneba-Williams [Consulting Radiologist, BME Diagnostics & Healthcare]

"For females the top two will be breast and cervical cancers, but for the males the common one is prostate cancer" - Prof. Patrick Kafui Akakpo

"I have suffered from galamsey, I was taken out of a law firm over this" - Martin Kpebu [Lawyer]

"Our cost of production of local food is higher than when we import them, no wonder we are always importing and our exchange rate is challenged" - Prof. Peter Quartey [ISSER]

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

The ignorance of the market women on the effect of galamsey on the foodstuff they sell is alarming. - Kwame Sarpong Asiedu

"RTI Commission should not only fine institutions who refuse RTI requests but also follow up to ensure that the information is given." - Esther Ahulu [Programmes Manager, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative]

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

"This government believed that declaring state of emergency is the best tool to deal with illegal small scale mining, and they have the opportunity to, that's why people are saying they should follow through" - Samuel A. Jinapor, MP-Damongo Constituency

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

Prime morning show analysing and discussing news and topical issues in Ghana, interspersed with music and listener interactions

"The country that was handed over to us on 7th January 2025 was a country that was not fighting galamsey at all"- Sammy Gyamfi, C.E.O of Ghana Gold Board.

"Millions of our citizens don't even have GHS 100,000 a year, those saying that these things [per diem on her trip] are trivial, I think they've lost touch " - Martin Kpebu [Lawyer]