Women urged to make breast self-examination year-round routine, not just an October exercise

Lady Ellen Gold White Opoku Afriyie, a prominent relationship coach and panelist on Nhyira FM's Obra show, is advocating for women to make regular breast self-examinations a year-round habit instead of confining breast cancer awareness to the month of October. She stresses that consistent breast awareness and prompt medical screenings are crucial for early detection and successful treatment.

During the re-launch of the Exuberant Men and Women of Faith Foundation, Lady Ellen highlighted the importance of integrating breast cancer education into a continuous campaign to reach more women and encourage timely medical attention. Though October is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she insists that the fight against breast cancer should extend beyond this annual event.

Her foundation, which has a long-standing presence, has recently re-launched its activities to emphasize breast health as a daily responsibility to help reduce the disease's impact. In addition to breast cancer awareness, the foundation offers marriage counseling, personal development, and capacity-building programs for couples to build stable and successful homes.

Lady Ellen stresses that women should contribute meaningfully to their households rather than expecting men to bear sole responsibility for financial and other household tasks. She points out that the Bible describes women as helpers to their husbands, urging them to understand how to support their partners and foster successful family relationships.

Lady Ellen calls for stronger marriage education and counseling to help couples manage conflicts, understand their responsibilities, and build peaceful family dynamics. She encourages men to actively participate in the foundation's programs to enhance their personal lives, strengthen marriages, and promote family stability. Lady Ellen expresses hope that the renewed activities of the Exuberant Men and Women of Faith initiative will foster ongoing breast cancer awareness, facilitate early detection, and equip couples with the necessary knowledge to build healthier relationships and stronger families.