October is a significant month at Joy FM as it is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer.
This year, the initiative was launched on the Cosmopolitan Mix show on Joy FM, with host Doreen Andoh leading the conversation.
The launch featured Edem Knight-Tay, the programme manager of Joy FM, Dr. Grace Buckman from Sonotech Medical Centre, and Fafa Gozo, a breast cancer survivor.
Edem Knight-Tay emphasized the importance of raising awareness about breast cancer and shared the activities planned for this year’s Pink October.
The Cosmopolitan Mix show will feature daily tips on breast cancer awareness, as well as a question and answer segment to encourage listener participation.
Listeners who engage and share what they have learned will have the opportunity to win prizes, including t-shirts and mammogram vouchers.
Fafa Gozo shared her personal journey with breast cancer, highlighting the challenges and sacrifices she had to make.
She encouraged others battling the disease to stay strong and advised people to prioritize their diets for better health outcomes.
Dr. Grace Buckman reiterated the need for increased awareness and regular screenings for breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of education on the subject.
