{
  "id": 12682811,
  "title": "Stephanie Benson opens up on near-death breast cancer surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/stephanie-benson-opens-up-on-near-death-breast-cancer-surgery",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T17:55:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/entertainment/stephanie-benson-opens-up/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian-British singer and media personality Stephanie Benson has shared details of her harrowing 34-hour breast cancer surgery, describing it as a near-death experience that has compelled her to dedicate her life to supporting other women. The surgery, complicated by fluid buildup in her chest that threatened her breath, nearly proved fatal. Benson recounted how a nurse's hour-long prayer saved her life. Post-recovery, she has become a vocal advocate for women facing similar health challenges, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing survival over societal expectations. Benson notes that fear, stigma, and pressure to conform can lead women to postpone or reject crucial treatment. Her journey aims to empower women to prioritize their health, urging them to undergo regular self-examinations and seek early medical intervention. Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women in Ghana, and Benson's disclosure contributes to ongoing public health efforts to raise awareness and improve early detection rates. She continues to engage with support groups, offering counsel and encouragement to women undergoing treatment, urging them to put their health first and resist external pressures.",
  "summary": "By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian-British singer and media personality Stephanie Benson has recounted her near-death experience during a 34-hour surgery to have her breasts removed after a breast cancer diagnosis, and says the ordeal has pushed her to dedicate her life to supporting other women. Speaking publicly about her health journey, Benson said the surgery […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "“I think it’s about time women have more than one husband” – Stephanie Benson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/i-think-its-about-time-women-have-more-than-one-husband-stephanie",
        "published": "2026-10-07T11:09:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}