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October is Cancer Awareness Month, and in this first episode of our special radio series on the Super Morning Show, we dive deep into understanding what cancer really is, why it evokes so much fear, and how it affects people across different age groups.

Our guest, Prof. Patrick Kafui Akakpo, an anatomic pathologist and Associate Professor at the University of Cape Coast Medical School, joins host Kojo Yankson to break down:

✅ What cancer is and how it develops in the body
✅ The difference between benign and malignant tumours
✅ Why early detection is critical for survival
✅ Common types of cancer in Ghana and Africa
✅ Risk factors – from genetics and environment to lifestyle and infections
✅ How screening and vaccination (HPV, Hepatitis B) can prevent certain cancers
✅ The importance of awareness and routine health checks

Chapter Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction: Cancer Awareness Month & Africa's Crisis Statistics
01:19 - Meet Prof. Akapo & Defining Cancer: Abnormal Growth vs Metastasis
04:18 - Benign vs Malignant Neoplasms & Why Cancer Creates Fear
07:23 - Diagnosis Process: Biopsies, Grading & Staging Explained
10:06 - Stage 1 vs Stage 4: Survival Rates & Treatment Outcomes
11:37 - Ghana's Shifting Disease Profile: Non-Communicable Diseases Rising
13:02 - Preventable Cancers: HPV & Hepatitis B Vaccination in Ghana
14:07 - Common Cancers in Ghana & Risk Factors: Race, Genetics & Family History
18:26 - Age, Environment & Lifestyle Factors: Diet, Smoking & Occupational Hazards
21:47 - Viral Infections Leading to Cancer & Environmental Exposure
24:13 - Cancer Prevention Success Stories: Cervical, Breast & Prostate Screening
28:38 - Screening Limitations & Your Right to Request Testing
31:25 - Colon, Stomach & Age-Specific Screening Recommendations
32:46 - Children & Cancer: Early Detection vs Screening Approach
35:15 - Key Takeaway: Early Detection Saves Lives

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