This week on The Urban Mix with Adwoa Afranewaa Frimpong, the conversation turned heartfelt as Dr. Kwame Owusu Mensah joined the show to discuss breast cancer awareness, support systems, and the importance of early screening.
Dr. Mensah emphasized that fighting breast cancer goes beyond medical treatment, it also requires emotional and financial support.
“If you know someone fighting breast cancer, this is the time to show up for them,” he said.
“Go with them to their clinic and surgical appointments, support them financially if you can, and most importantly, be there emotionally.”
He noted that family involvement plays a major role in recovery, sharing that patients who come with loved ones often respond better to treatment.
“When a husband or close relative joins the process, they understand the treatment stages and can offer real support,” he explained.
The discussion also highlighted the need to eliminate stigma in workplaces and communities. Dr. Mensah urged listeners not to isolate people battling cancer.
“It’s not contagious,” he reminded. “Have conversations, share jokes, and create an environment where they feel seen and supported.”
He also announced the relaunch of a Breast Cancer Survivors Group aimed at helping patients share experiences and motivate one another.
“Once you see someone who has survived, it encourages you to keep fighting,” he said.
Dr. Mensah encouraged early screening as the most effective way to save lives.
“Breast cancer is not a death sentence,” he stressed. “Early diagnosis and treatment save lives. What you don’t know can harm you.”
The show wrapped up with a lighthearted question about what Dr. Mensah finds most puzzling about women. Laughing, he said, “I’ll never understand what tickles them to cry, but we love them all the same.”
