Dwarzark Community Center in Sierra Leone, Africa, March 08, 2024
2021 onwards Breast Cancer Hub (BCH) has been serving patients in Sierra Leone, Africa in partnership with Thinking Pink Breast Cancer Foundation, supporting them with treatment Aid for the underprivileged with detailed follow-up on the treatment and aid expenses of the patients. This year, from January 2024, in addition to patient treatment Aid, Breast Cancer Hub initiated a new program in Sierra Leone on Monthly Sensitization and Free Screening on a national level to visit schools, deprived communities, and marketplaces. This dream of mine could be only implemented because of the amazing leadership of Mrs. Cremelda Parkinson Prett and the great team of Thinking Pink.
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th with the theme: #INSPIRE INCLUSION Thinking Pink Breast Cancer Foundation in partnership with Breast Cancer Hub held a sensitization campaign at Dwarzark Community Center in Sierra Leone, Africa. On March 8th at 10:00am we kicked off the registration process which was encouraging and orderly, ninety nine (99) individuals participated in the screening wherein eight (8) abnormalities were detected. These findings showcase the critical importance of regular breast screening.
The individuals with abnormalities were provided psycho-social support to ensure they understand their diagnosis, the necessary follow-up and care needed.
The event was successful as the awareness message was amplified on the importance of breast health and regular screenings. We also taught them how to conduct their monthly self-exams. The Breast Screening Campaign was not only celebrating International Women’s Day but also served as a platform to promote women’s health as we also offered Blood Pressure Check-up.
The detected cases were sent to our Doctor for further diagnosis and with the funds from Breast Cancer Hub we have identified (2) secondary / high school girls and support with treatment options. It was an all-day Breast Screening Campaign with women /girls and men coming forward to register and get screened. We screened a 12 years old girl whose mother came forward to inform us that her daughter has been complaining pain on her breast and upon screening we detected a lump. The screening camp was executed with the funds from Breast Cancer Hub.
With gratitude,
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