From patient to pioneer, Dorothy’s story is one of pain turned into purpose. Diagnosed at a time when support systems were limited and awareness was fleeting, she found herself navigating a battle that no woman should tight alone. Today, she is using her voice, her platform, and her experience to ensure that others have better odds, better care, and most importantly hope.
But Dorothy’s mission goes far beyond awareness.
“We don’t need to wait until October to talk about breast cancer. People are suffering in silence every day. Awareness should be a constant conversation not a calendar event,” she emphasized during the interview.
A Foundation Rooted in Purpose
Out of her experience was born Dorothy’s Hope Foundation, an NGO committed to breast cancer education, early detection, treatment support, and healthcare infrastructure development. Since its founding, the organization has spearheaded impactful projects including the renovation of surgical /cancer wards at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and an ongoing assessment at Ho Teaching Hospital, where 70% of referred patients during outreach programs were found to come from the Volta region.
With her NGO, Dorothy is not only raising awareness, she is rebuilding broken systems, from ward renovations to mobile screening projects like the “Eye for Cancer” container outreach.
These interventions are a direct response to Ghana’s strained healthcare facilities, limited screening access, and the silent suffering of rural women whose lives depend on early detection.
A Call to Government, the Private Sector, and the World
Despite these strides, the work is far from done and Ms. Amuah is calling on the Government of Ghana, global health partners, philanthropists, and everyday citizens to step forward. The fight against breast cancer should not be seasonal or symbolic. It must be strategic, sustained, and inclusive.
“The government has a role to play in ensuring cancer care is not a privilege, but a right,” she stated. “We need consistent funding, public-private partnerships, and health policies that prioritize cancer patients especially in underserved regions.” Government needs to subsidize more cancer treating drugs and also make mammograms free yearly.
Her call is not just for financial support but for structural reforms, improved data systems, and a national dialogue that doesn’t shy away from the realities of breast cancer.
Global Solidarity for a Local Fight
Dorothy’s Hope Foundation may be Ghanaian, but its vision is universal. Breast cancer knows no borders and neither should compassion, innovation, or support. Ms. Amuah’s story is a rallying cry to all of us: we must not wait until it’s too late to care, to speak, or to act.
This is not just about one woman’s fight. It’s about the thousands of women who can still be saved, if we care enough to act now.
