Breast cancer awareness must go beyond October – Lady Ellen Gold

Lady Ellen Gold White Opoku Afriyie, a relationship coach and panel member on Nhyira FM’s Obra show, has emphasized that breast cancer awareness must extend beyond October. A panel member of the Exuberant Men and Women of Faith Foundation, she stressed the importance of regular breast self-examinations and timely medical screenings throughout the year to promote early detection and improve treatment outcomes.

The foundation, which has existed for a while, was relaunched to reinforce breast cancer awareness, marriage counselling, personal development and capacity-building programs. Lady Ellen Gold highlighted that while October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the battle against the disease necessitates continuous efforts.

The foundation’s activities, she explained, encompass marriage counselling, personal development, and equipping couples with the skills to maintain stable and successful homes. She pointed out that misunderstandings and insufficient preparation for marriage often lead to relationship instability, necessitating education and skill-building for both men and women.

Lady Ellen Gold urged women to take an active role in their households, rather than expecting their husbands to bear all responsibilities, based on the biblical principle of women as helpers to their husbands. She called for improved marriage education and counselling to help couples navigate disagreements, understand their roles, and foster peaceful family relationships.

The foundation, Lady Ellen Gold emphasized, is designed to empower both men and women, encouraging men to participate actively in its programs for personal growth, marital strength, and family stability. She expressed optimism that the renewed initiatives would bolster ongoing breast cancer awareness, facilitate early detection, and equip couples with the knowledge required to cultivate healthier relationships and stronger families.