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Joy Cancer Month Awareness Series Ep. 6: Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is becoming increasingly common in Ghana yet many people still overlook the early warning signs. In this episode of the Joy Cancer Month Awareness Series, Prof. Jonathan Dakubo, a leading colorectal surgeon, joins Kojo Akoto Boateng to break down everything you need to know about prevention, screening, and treatment. Learn how diet, lifestyle, and genetics influence colorectal cancer risk, what symptoms to watch out for, and how modern treatment options like laparoscopic surgery are transforming recovery for patients in Ghana. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Cancer Awareness Month & Episode overview 00:28 – Meet Prof. Jonathan Dakubo, colorectal surgeon 01:21 – What does a colorectal surgeon do? 02:19 – Understanding colorectal cancer and its causes 03:36 – How colorectal cancer develops from polyps 05:12 – Explaining mutations, adenomas & polyps in simple terms 07:07 – Risk factors: diet, exercise, obesity, red meat, alcohol & smoking 09:29 – Genetic predisposition and hereditary risk 10:31 – Early warning signs and symptoms to never ignore 13:56 – Specific symptoms of rectal cancer (tenesmus, false diarrhea, thin stool) 16:12 – When and how to get screened for colorectal cancer 17:57 – Colonoscopy explained – who should do it and how often 18:54 – The screening schedule for Ghanaians aged 45 and above 19:31 – How a colonoscopy is performed & what to expect 21:57 – Full vs. virtual colonoscopy — which is better? 22:22 – Treating colorectal cancer — surgery, chemo & radiation 25:07 – Why laparoscopic surgery is the future for colon cancer 27:36 – Recovery time and patient outcomes 28:57 – Is colorectal cancer sex-specific? 29:47 – Where to get screened in Ghana & the need for better training 32:13 – Prof. Dakubo’s final message: Early detection saves lives #MyJoyOnline #JoyNews https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-news/ Subscribe for more videos just like this:    / @myjoyonline   Follow us on: Facebook:   / joy997fm   Twitter:   / joy997fm   Instagram: https://bit.ly/3J2l57