SOFPOG BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM 2026: BUILDING TRUST IN BREAST CANCER CARE

The Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG), in collaboration with Pfizer, successfully held its Breast Cancer Symposium 2026 on Friday, 23rd October 2026, at the Lancaster Hotel, under the theme:

“Beyond the Myths: Building Trust in Breast Cancer Care”

Guided by the campaign message, “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters,” the symposium brought together healthcare professionals and stakeholders to discuss contemporary approaches to breast cancer management, address myths and misinformation, and explore ways to improve the patient experience throughout the cancer care journey.

🎤 Expert Presentations and Patient Perspectives

The symposium featured insightful presentations from experts across different aspects of breast cancer care:

🔹 Dr Gloria Ani-Asamoah (Family Physician)
Beyond the Myths: Recognising Breast Cancer Early Signs, Symptoms, Risk Factors and the Role of Primary Care.
Her presentation highlighted the importance of recognising early warning signs, understanding risk factors and strengthening the role of primary care in breast cancer awareness and early detection.

🔹 Prof. Josephine Nsaful (Breast Surgeon)
From Suspicion to Diagnosis: Building Trust in the Referral and Diagnostic Journey.
Her session explored the importance of timely referrals, effective diagnostic pathways and building patients’ confidence in the healthcare system.

🔹 Auntie Barbara (Breast Cancer Survivor)
Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters: The Patient’s Voice—Myths, Fears, Stigma and Barriers to Breast Cancer Care.
Through the patient’s perspective, this session highlighted the emotional and social challenges associated with breast cancer, including fear, stigma and barriers to seeking care.

🔹 Dr Mary Ann Dadzie (Clinical Oncologist)
Beyond the Diagnosis: Current Trends in Comprehensive Breast Cancer Management.
Her presentation examined contemporary approaches to breast cancer management and the importance of comprehensive, patient-centred care beyond diagnosis.

The programme also featured a Pfizer partner session and a multidisciplinary panel discussion on “Building Trust in Breast Cancer Care: What Can We Do Better?” The discussions explored how healthcare professionals can address misinformation, communicate suspected diagnoses with empathy, improve referral and diagnostic experiences, and support patients and families throughout treatment, including palliative care and survivorship.

🤝 Acknowledging Our Participating Institutions and Partners

SOFPOG extends its sincere appreciation to the following institutions and organisations for their participation, contributions and commitment to strengthening breast cancer care in Ghana:

• Palliative Care Unit, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
• Trust Hospital
• Achimota Hospital
• Korle Bu Polyclinic – Family Medicine Department
• Nyaho Medical Centre
• Police Hospital
• Breast Society of Ghana

We also gratefully acknowledge Pfizer, our speakers, panel members, participants and all other contributors whose involvement helped make the symposium a valuable platform for learning, collaboration and professional engagement.

🎗️ Moving Beyond Awareness to Action

Breast cancer care goes beyond diagnosis and treatment. It requires trust, compassion, accurate information, timely intervention and coordinated support for patients and their families.

Through initiatives such as this symposium, SOFPOG remains committed to strengthening the role of family physicians in cancer awareness, early detection, referral, continuity of care and survivorship.

Together, let us challenge myths, reduce stigma, encourage early presentation and build a healthcare system where every person affected by breast cancer receives compassionate, comprehensive and patient-centred care.

Every Story is Unique. Every Journey Matters.

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