October is Joy Cancer Awareness Month — a Super Morning Show special from Joy 99.7FM.
Each episode brings real stories, expert insights, and powerful conversations on cancer prevention, treatment, and hope.
In the series finale of the Joy Cancer Awareness Month, we hear the inspiring stories from children who have beaten cancer and their families, discussing the unique challenges of childhood cancer, maintaining hope, and celebrating survivorship.
30 Oct 2025
Episode 17 - Cancer Consulting Room
In this episode of The Joy Cancer Awareness Month Series, Dr. Yaw Osafo joins Kojo Yankson to break down the real reasons behind Ghana’s cancer struggle from late detection to cultural barriers and the lack of diagnostic capacity.
29 Oct 2025
Episode 16: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)
Leukaemia, cancer of the blood and bone marrow, comes in multiple forms affecting both children and adults. Dr. Yamyolia explains the differences between acute and chronic leukaemia, with special focus on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer in this episode.
27 Oct 2025
Episode 15: Retinoblastoma
In today's edition, we speak to Paediatric Oncologist, Dr. Samira Yamyolia on one one of the most common cancers that affect children, Retinoblastoma
24 Oct 2025
Episode 14: Cancer Survivor Series
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.
23 Oct 2025
Episode 13: Ovarian Cancer
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.
22 Oct 2025
Episode 12: Cervical Cancer
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.
21 Oct 2025
Episode 11: Breast Cancer (Part Two)
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.
20 Oct 2025
Episode 10: Breast Cancer (Part One)
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.
16 Oct 2025
Episode 9: Lung Cancer
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.
15 Oct 2025
Episode 8: Lung Cancer
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.
14 Oct 2025
Episode 7: Liver Cancer
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.
13 Oct 2025
Colorectal Cancer
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.
10 Oct 2025
Episode 5: Palliative Care in Cancer Management
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
9 Oct 2025
Cancer Therapy-Chemotherapy & Radiation
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.
8 Oct 2025
Cancer Therapy - Surgical Treatment
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.
7 Oct 2025
Joy Cancer Awareness Month Series [Ep.2]: Investigative Tools for Cancer Diagnosis
In this episode, Radiologist, Dr. Albertina Oheneba-Williams takes us through a comprehensive overview of modern diagnostic techniques including biopsies, imaging (CT, MRI, PET scans), endoscopy, cytology, and how these tools work together to confirm cancer diagnosis in the 21st century.
6 Oct 2025
Overview Of Cancer By Prof. Kafui Akakpo
Prof. Kafui Akakpo makes an introduction to cancer as a disease, exploring why it evokes fear and how it develops across different age groups. Setting the foundation for understanding cancer biology and its impact on patients and families.
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