A herbal medicine practitioner, has stressed the need for women to seek urgent medical attention when they find something unusual in their breast, instead of resorting to prayer camps and herbal medicine for treatment.
Apostle Dr Samuel Amagashi, Chief Executive Officer of Dr Amagashi Herbal and Spiritual Center, who made the call, said breast cancer was not a spiritual ailment but a physical medical condition, which required early diagnosis and professional medical care at the hospital.
Sharing his views on breast cancer as the world marks breast cancer month, Apostle Dr. Amagashi expressed deep concern over the increasing number of breast cancer patients who lose their lives each year due to delays in seeking medical attention.
He lamented that some pastors and spiritual leaders have contributed to this tragedy by detaining patients in prayer camps and preventing them from seeking hospital care.
“Breast cancer is not a spiritual disease; it is a physical disease,” he stated.
Unfortunately, some pastors keep patients at their prayer camps for months under the claim of healing them through prayers.
By the time the patient is finally released to go to the Hospital, it is often too late.
This has led to many avoidable deaths.

As men of God, we must understand our spiritual limits and allow medical experts to do their work,” he said.
He explained that the relationship between faith and medicine should be one of partnership, not competition.
According to him, prayer strengthened faith and provided emotional support, but it should never replace medical treatment.
“We have both spiritual and physical diseases. When it comes to physical illnesses like breast cancer, you need to go to the Hospital. Do not waste your time at a prayer camp.
Even pastors go to the hospital when they are sick.
Why should you suffer in pain waiting for a miracle when the cure is available in a Hospital,” he asked.
Apostle Dr. Amagashi emphasised that, the ultimate goal of any man of God should be to preserve life and guide people toward the right path.
He appealed to pastors and other clergymen to stop detaining sick people in prayer camps and support them through counseling, prayer, and encouragement as they seek medical attention.
“The pain and trauma that breast cancer patients endure are unbearable.
Pastors are not the ones feeling that pain, so, we must be sensitive and direct our followers to where they can find real help,” he cautioned.
As part of his ongoing advocacy, Apostle Dr. Amagashi encouraged women to undertake regular breast screening and report any suspicious lumps or changes in their breasts to qualified health professionals.
He noted that early detection was key to effective treatment and recovery.
“If breast cancer is detected early, the chances of survival are very high.
Let’s stop the fear and superstition.
Let’s act wisely and save lives,” he added.
He also urged the public to take advantage of government health facilities, herbal clinics, and breast screening exercises that were often organised by Hospitals and NGOs during October, which is observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
He said that faith-based organisations should collaborate with medical institutions to raise awareness and dispel myths surrounding the disease.
Apostle Dr Amagashi, whose center integrates both herbal and spiritual healing, reiterated his belief that faith and medicine must work hand in hand for the well-being of humanity.
“God has given doctors the knowledge to heal, and we should not ignore that wisdom saying Prayer works, but action completes faith.”
Let’s combine both and not replace one with the other,” he concluded.
His call has been widely welcomed by health advocates and women’s groups, who see his message as a significant step toward bridging the gap between faith and health in Ghana.
As the nation continues its campaign to reduce breast cancer deaths, Apostle Dr. Amagashi’s words serve as a timely reminder that faith without proper medical care can cost lives.