Dangerous Scam in Africa, Self Breast Screening eupitments, Breast Reduction & Stretch mark Miracle creams…be aware!!!

“Our Doctors are not God's, you have a right to ask a doctor why? As well as seeking a second opinion”.

I was working on my computer the two days ago when I received an email from a lady who was concerned about an advert she saw on facebook by a company claiming to have a miracle cream that can reduce her breast size and completely clear her stretch marks. I was curious so I visited the site to see for myself.  

(For legal purposes we have withheld the name of this company, but you can inbox us for their link.)

This was their note on the site “Mostly women are suffering problems due to excessively large breasts and not being able to wear fashionable and stylish garb. With XXX Capsule & XXX Cream, the first and most effective way of reducing breast the natural way” and it cost in excess of $200. (N25, 000)

MY CONCERN:  I checked for their office address, NONE. I then clicked on the link to their website, it also stated ‘INVALID NAME’. I sent them a mail requesting some information, but ‘NO REPLY’.

They claim to have a “Breast Cancer Machines” what exactly this means am not sure. This was what they wrote on their site. “Company XXX is a new health well being product for women that give rapid and non-destructive diagnosis for mammary gland diseases, especially breast cancer.” 

I sent a request but did not get a reply.

They also claimed to have stretch mark removal creams, this was their claim “Stretch marks affect both men & women. Whether it's from pregnancy, gym, weight loss, etc., Restore Cream is the solution!”

MY CONCERN: As for the stretch mark creams: Creams, gels or lotions, laser surgery and cosmetic surgery are all used to treat stretch marks. However, there is little in the way of medical evidence to show that these treatments are effective, so it's important to be realistic about what they can achieve. You must seek medical advice, before trying any medication.

I am not trying to ruin anyone’s business, but my concern are:

1-    If you claim to sell medical products you must have a registered address so people can reach you in case of side effects and reactions.

2-    You are selling medical capsules, do you have a NAFDAC registration for these drugs, has it been approved for sales in Africa?

3-    You are selling “Breast cancer machines”, in our fight to reduce breast cancer in Africa, how can we now start asking these women to use altar violet lights to be detecting their lumps. How does this equipment work, and do these lights have no side effects.

4-    These so-called drugs, are they legally sold in the country of manufacture?

There are so many gray areas in these practices and I want to highlight a huge problem we have in Africa. We need to educate ourselves before we take any medication. We allow fake or quack Pharmacy owners to administer whatever treatment they feel to us without question. Doctors are not God, you have a right to ask the doctor why that treatment as well as seeking a second opinion.

Please my loving beautiful women in Africa, I love you all so much, hence we fight each day to educate you, so you could continue to enjoy your life and your family. Please, make sure you consult a doctor before you start taking any drug that claims to alter your body. If only you know the amount of people suffering from the side effects of these so called miracle drugs and creams.

You are wonderful as you are, beautiful beyond description. If you have a severe condition, then please seek medical advice, not buying products from the Internet. If something goes wrong, who do you then hold responsible? Where do you run to?

Please spread this message.

Thank you,

Ronnie Jacobs Follow us on twitter #cancelcancerafrica

 

Does Female Genital Mutilation affect sex? Why do it?

Listen to some people who are for and against Female Genital Mutilation. A must watch...

As part of our drive to reduce the rate of Mortalities caused by Breast Cancer in Africa, we dive into other topics of great concerns to the Locals. We hope you enjoy and learn from this video.

And please LIKE and Subscribe.

Thank you,
Ronnie Jacobs
Cancel Cancer Africa.
http://dronniejshow.wix.com/cancelcancerafrica

Uncle, “I don’t have the money or connections to fight this battle, so I leave my faith with God”.

Uncle, “I don’t have the money or connections to fight this battle, so I leave my faith with God”.

I have been following your broadcasts for months now and I have always wanted to share my story, well here it is. Firstly, I pray that God will continue to bless you for the great work you all are doing, keep it up.

My name is Mrs Akinwale, from Ondo in Nigeria, have been married for 15 years now and we are blessed with four beautiful daughters and a son. I am a survivor. I had both my breast removed three years ago, at Ibadan.

I noticed a lump in both my Breasts in 2003 and was afraid to speak out, as my marriage was very young then. I was afraid my husband would leave me, as well as family pressure.

In 2007, I could not pretend to bear the pain any longer as breast-feeding was becoming impossible, and I was scared for my baby. I opened up to my Hubby. He was very angry, but later calmed down and has ever since been supportive. I went for check up immediately. And the lump was diagnosed as being cancerous and was advised to remove both lumps, which we did. I continued the after treatments until, my mother in Law persuaded me to try herbal treatment. This is where my nightmare started.

The herbalist told me to reduce the Chemo drugs I was given and increase the dose of the liquid like medicine the herbalist gave to me. At first the pains were reduced and the scare was healing. So I became convinced that the herbal drugs were working better than the chemo, so I stopped taking the chemo all together.

But after a couple of months, I noticed that my nipples were bleeding. I went to the herbalist, who said it was just the pores clearing up. He gave me some ointments to rub on it and some more liquid for the pores.

I was on this treatment for two weeks, after which the bleeding stopped, but I noticed my breast were getting bigger and started to hurt. I then decided not to tell my family about my issues again and went to the hospital. To my shock and horror, my doctor told me that since I stopped the Chemo I had developed another tumour, which had grown, and it also need removing.

And that the herbal medicines had expedited the growth of the tumour. I was then advised to remove both the breast (Mastectomy) if I want to live. I had to run around to borrow some money to remove both the breasts. But as am writing this letter I know that my end is coming very soon. I wanted to write you this letter to encourage you not to give up this message and fight.

I wish African women would stand for themselves when it comes to health matters. If I had listened to myself, I would be ok now. I don’t have the money or connections to fight this battle, so I leave my faith with God.

For more advice please follow us on twitter @cancelcancerafrica

It’s a huge tasked but we have a dream, that twenty (20) years from now..London 27th July.

It all started with a dream. 

I heard a preacher talking about how visions are birth. He talked about visions coming from a revelation from God, through a burden or through love. I will have to say that I agree with him.
 

Years ago when I went down to Africa for holidays, I witnessed such a poor state of healthcare in some areas that I was deeply concerned. We in the west have access to a very good healthcare system and take it for granted sometimes.

What got me going with Breast cancer awareness? It all started with loosing a very close friend. She was married to my friend who is based in London and he was working hard to organise her papers to bring her over to London.

In the process of doing this, she found a lump in her breast and decided to use local treatment. The husband was strongly against this and insisted she did chemo and used approved medications. 

She was advised by doctors to remove the right breast to save her life, as it was diagnosed at a late stage (Stage 3), for she thought it was a reaction after just giving birth. She decided not to remove the breast as she was advised that her husband would no longer find her attractive if she does.

She was also bombarded with myths about cancer and she was traumatized and confused. In the long run she died after she was taking to a ‘Native Doctor’ who mixed local herbal medications with what the hospital had prescribed.

The husband was devasted, a little boy left behind devastated too. Sad at it may be, the family of the late lady, blamed the husband for not caring and all sorts of issues raised from her death. Those that advised her to avoid medical treatment hid their faces and denied ever doing so. Some of them even came to see what they could get from her personal clothing’s.

If only she had access to information about breast cancer. If only this information was drummed down her ear to check her breast monthly. If she had check, she would be alive today. 

“Imagine some so called pharmacies selling chemo over the counter”

“Imagine breast lumps removed without any Biopsy”

“Imagine women with bleeding nipples just left to die”

The challenges in Africa is huge, we know that. But we all cannot just stand and look from afar and complain about it. Lets get our hands dirty and do something. Get involved in some charity and offer to help. Be it cancer or any other decease.

As for me, am determined to make a difference in Breast Cancer awareness in Africa. It’s a huge tasked but I have a dream, that twenty (20) years from now, every capital city in the four countries we work in (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa) will have a Cancer Clinic. This will help reduce the level of late diagnosis and directly reduce the rate of mortalities.

We go to Kenya in September to do the best that we can. We plan to offer Breast Examinations, Ultra Sound, Share information. It’s a start for Busia, Kenya. We will continue to repeat these visits until we make a difference

Volunteer your time and Join us. Do something that will save lives.Jooin us for the London 4 Africa picnic in Green Park on the 27th of july to show your support.

In the mean time send us a picture of you holding a paper saying #cancelcancerafrica

Thank you, 

Ronnie Jacobs. 

Send your pictures to EMAILronnie_jacobs@ymail.com

 

(Picture attached StephanieFathallah supports Cancel Cancer Africa)

Warning Signs of Breast Cancer: Join us 27th July for the "London 4 Africa" Breast cancer Picnic

Please Join us @ the "London 4 Africa" Breast Cancer Awareness Picnic in Green Park on: July 27. 

Warning Signs of Breast Cancer?

The warning signs of Breast Cancer include:

•  A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm that persists through your menstrual cycle.
•  A mass or lump which may feel as small as a pea.
  
•  A change in the size, shape or contour of the breast.
  
•  A blood-stained or clear fluid discharge from the nipple.
  
•  A change in the feel or appearance of the skin on the breast or nipple (dimpled, puckered, scaly or inflamed).
  
•  Redness of the skin on the breast or nipple.
  
•  A change in the shape or position of the nipple.
  
•  An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast.
•  A marble-like hardened area under the skin. 

For details email: lynomar@aol.com

"London 4 Africa" Picnic in Green Park on: July 27th

Come support the small team with the big heart at the "London 4 Africa" Picnic in Green Park on:

Sunday the 27th of July. From 3pm to 5pm.

Our next breast cancer awareness campaign is in Kenya from the 15^th to the 27^th of September. This will feature a road show across seven districts,offering Free breast examinations, Self examination demonstrations and literature, ending with a grand finale event in the county capital. 

We will be conducting this program in collaboration with the county governor and health ministry.

These are our next event dates: Kenya, September 15^th – 27th 2014, Nigeria, December 1^st – 7^th 2014, South Africa, March 23^rd-29^th 2015, Ghana July 6^th-12^th, 2015.
  

Our long-term goal is to create activities that will bring governments, medical bodies and private entrepreneurs together to invest in cancer care, along side our road shows in these countries.

On the short term we require your support NOW to help fund this program in Kenya.

Once again we thank you for your interest in us, as would like to invite you to the London cancel cancer fundraising on the 27^th of July at Green park London.

Thank you.

WEB: http://dronniejshow.wix.com/cancelcancerafrica

FB: https://www.facebook.com/cancelcancerafrica

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/CancelCancerAfrica/videos

BLOG: http://cancelcancerafrica.blogspot.co.uk/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CancelCancerAf

See you in Green Park...

Thank you for supporting us

We say thank you to our Partners: http://youtu.be/bBJvuknQsws

We will not turn our backs on Africa, because we have made up our mind to work till the end...

We will not turn our backs on Africa, because we have made up our minds to work till the end...

Cancel Cancer Africa is a Breast Cancer awareness. Our Aim is to use various presentations to raise awareness of Cancer in Africa.

As I am sure you are aware, the Cancer burden in Africa is a very complicated issue. Many people present to the hospital with late stage disease, due to the lack of awareness about symptoms together with cultural and superstitious misconceptions.

The idea of the Cancel Cancer road show is to improve the knowledge of what signs and symptoms to look out for and to encourage women go to see a doctor if any of these occur.

Being able to afford treatment is another huge challenge in Africa, so we work in partnership with the local health authorities to develop ways to fund treatments for any women that we find who needs further investigations or treatment.

Our objective is to reduce the rate of mortality and morbidity caused by Cancer in Africa.

Our strategy is based on three key methods.
1, Awareness:
We are determined to raise the level of Breast Cancer awareness in Africa. We will continue to carry out challenging activities.

2, Responsibility:
We believe that raising the level of awareness will develop a sense of responsibility within the governments in Africa. We will continue to overcome the challenges in collaboration with the local governments.

3, Action: We believe that progressive actions are inevitable with a sense of accountability. Our passion is to encourage steps to permanent solutions.

To Join us this september in Kenya please email Lynne: lynomar@aol.com

Regards,
Ronnie Jacobs. (Ronnie J)
http://dronniejshow.wix.com/cancelcancerafrica

Getting ready for another battle against Breast Cancer in Africa..Join us in Kenya

If we can reduce the number of late diagnosis presented to hospitals, then we have won the first battle against Breast Cancer in Africa.

Imagine many rural communities in Africa with more than five thousand people, Imagine what the women’s priorities are?

Am very sure that Breast cancer is not one of them, not until it shows its face. Below are the some of the messages we shall be telling the rural women in Kenya come September.

We need your support, we need volunteers to come with us.So far people are showing interest from all over the world, what are you waiting for. Lynne is waiting to talk to you..lynomar@aol.com

Breast screening (mammography) is an x-ray examination of the breasts. It may help to detect breast cancer before there are any signs or symptoms. The sooner breast cancer is diagnosed the more effective treatment may be. But what happens to those communities in Africa that don’t have any screening centre for miles?

Going for Breast screening will not prevent Breast cancer from developing, but it can help to spot Breast cancer sooner, and our only hope in Africa– before it can be felt. Invasive Breast cancers (that have the potential to spread to other parts of the body) found through screening are more likely to be small and have a better outlook. They are less likely to require a mastectomy (removal of all the Breast tissue including the nipple area).

Mammograms are the most reliable way of detecting Breast cancer sooner, but like other screening tests they are not 100% reliable. For example, not all breast cancers can be seen on a mammogram, some Breast cancers are very difficult to see, or very occasionally the doctors reading the mammogram may miss the cancer, no matter how experienced they are.

If we can reduce the number of late diagnosis presented to hospitals, then we have won the first battle against Breast Cancer in Africa. We know the journey is huge, but by taking one step at a time we will make a difference.

Some benign conditions diagnosed through screening cannot be confirmed by the mammogram alone. Further investigations and sometimes an operation may be needed to confirm the diagnosis, which can cause a period of anxiety and some physical discomfort.

If you have any questions about Breast screening, talk to your Doctor, practice nurse or to a breast care nurse at your local breast-screening unit, or try to reach a cancer NGO in your area.

You can also reach us on twitter@CancelCancerAfrica or email our passionate Lynne at lynomar@aol.com

Thank you,

Ronnie Jacobs.

http://dronniejshow.wix.com/cancelcancerafric

Come on ‘Let’s go 2 Kenya’

If you are considering coming with us to Kenya, then this is why we are going.

As I am sure you are aware, the Cancer burden in Africa is a very complicated issue. Many people present to the hospital with late stage disease due to the lack of awareness about symptoms, together with cultural and superstitious misconceptions.

The idea of the Cancel Cancer Africa road show is to improve the knowledge of what signs and symptoms to look out for and to encourage women go to see a doctor if any of these occur. Being able to afford treatment is another huge challenge in Africa, so we work in partnership with the local health authorities to develop ways to fund treatments for any women that we find who needs further investigations or treatment.

Over the two (2) weeks period (15^th to 27^th September, 2014) we will be visiting seven communities in Busia County in Kenya, giving information on Breast cancer and teaching self examinations, carrying out road shows in public places, performing breast examinations and on the final day, hold a grand finale Breast Cancer Awareness event.

Our objective is to reduce the rate of mortality and morbidity caused by Cancer in Africa. So in addition we aim to use these activities as a television series to air regularly in the countries we visit to keep the momentum going till our future visits.

We need your support. If you’re a health worker we would love for you to come with us, if you not we would greatly need your enthusiasm and positive energy during this selfless journey. We have people showing interest from far away India, so why don’t you join us.

Come on ‘Let’s go 2 Kenya’

Thank You,
Ronnie Jacobs.
(This Project is Supported by Busia County Governor).

For more info please email: lynomar@aol.com

Or follow us on Twitter @CancelCancerAf 

Do you have liquid discharge from your Breast when you press it?

Do you have liquid discharge from your Breast when you press it? 

For women who aren't breastfeeding, the sight of nipple discharge can be alarming. But if you notice discharge from your nipple, there's no reason to panic. While nipple discharge can be serious, in most cases, it's either normal or due to a minor condition.

Still, if you are not nursing, you should contact your health care provider any time you notice breast discharge. Based upon your symptoms and the results of diagnostic tests, your doctor will decide on the best course of treatment.

What is Normal and what is Abnormal nipple discharge?

Bloody nipple discharge is never normal. Other signs of abnormality include nipple discharge from only one breast and discharge that occurs spontaneously without anything touching, stimulating, or irritating your breast.

Colour isn't usually helpful in deciding if the discharge is normal or abnormal. Both abnormal and normal nipple discharge can be clear, yellow, white, or green in colour.

Normal nipple discharge more commonly occurs in both nipples and is often released when the nipples are compressed or squeezed. Some women who are concerned about breast secretions may actually cause it to worsen. They do this by repeatedly squeezing their nipples to check for nipple discharge. In these instances, leaving the nipples alone for a while may help the condition to improve.

Based on your medical evaluation, your doctor will determine whether your nipple discharge is normal (physiologic) or abnormal (pathologic). Even if your doctor determines your breast discharge is abnormal, keep in mind that most pathological conditions that cause nipple discharge are not serious and are easily treated.

Possible Causes of Abnormal Discharge include:

Fibrocystic Breast Changes. Fibrocystic refers to the presence or development of fibrous tissue and cysts. Fibrocystic changes in your breasts may cause lumps or thickenings in your breast tissue. They do not indicate, though, the presence of cancer. In addition to causing pain and itching, fibrocystic breast changes can, at times, cause secretion of clear, white, yellow, or green nipple discharge.

Galactorrhea. It might sound scary. But Galactorrhea simply describes a condition in which a woman's breast secretes milk or a milky nipple discharge even though she is not breastfeeding. Galactorrhea is not a disease and has many possible causes.

Infection. Nipple discharge that contains pus may indicate an infection in your breast. This is also known as mastitis. Mastitis is usually seen in women who are breastfeeding. But it can develop in women who are not lactating. If you have an infection or abscess in your breast, you may also notice that your breast is sore, red, or warm to the touch.

Mammary Duct Ectasia. This is the second most common cause of abnormal nipple discharge. It is typically seen in women who are approaching menopause. This condition results in inflammation and possible blockage of ducts located underneath the nipple. When this occurs, an infection may develop that results in thick, greenish nipple discharge.

Intraductal Papilloma. These are noncancerous growths in the ducts of the breast. They are the most common reason women experience abnormal nipple discharge. When they become inflamed, intraductal papillomas may result in nipple discharge that contains blood or is sticky in texture.

Thank you,

Ronnie Jacobs.
Twitter @Cancel Cancer Africa

African Women please Read, Watch and Share the warning signs of Breast Cancer ?

What are the Warning Signs of Breast Cancer?

The warning signs of Breast Cancer include:

•  A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm that persists through your menstrual cycle.
•  A mass or lump which may feel as small as a pea.
•  A change in the size, shape or contour of the breast.
•  A blood-stained or clear fluid discharge from the nipple.
•  A change in the feel or appearance of the skin on the breast or nipple (dimpled, puckered, scaly or inflamed).
•  Redness of the skin on the breast or nipple.
•  A change in the shape or position of the nipple
•  An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast.
•  A marble-like hardened area under the skin.

I dedicate my BIRTHDAY to the many women fighting Breast Cancer in Africa.

I dedicate my birthday to the many women fighting Breast Cancer in Africa. 

 May the Lord God nurse you all back to good health. A big Thank you to everyone who supports our work in one-way or the other, we value your prayers and kind words.

As for me, it’s another day to reflect on how far we have come and the journey ahead. We promise to continue our fight against Breast Cancer in Africa; by His grace we will make a difference.

God bless you all.

Thank you,

 Ronnie J.

In you oh Lord we put our trust, order our steps in Kenya..

In you oh Lord we put our confidence, direct our steps in Kenya

As we get ready to go to Kenya in September, we ask oh Lord; Please instruct us on the way we should go, show us the path to follow. Do not abandon us in this selfless journey, as without you we are lost. Take the Glory oh Lord.

Please, continue to open the doors of kindness for us and nurse back to health our woman from the deadly Cancer disease in Africa.

For in you only we put our trust.

Join us @CancelCancerAf

If you really need to know why Volunteers from Around the World are going to Cancel Cancer Kenya in September please read...

It is sad comforting friends each year around their dying mothers, some crying and some just sitting there looking gloom...

I always wonder why people always get so worried about what other say about them. Last year (2013), I visited twelve women in the hospital who were at stage 3/4 of Breast Cancer in Nigeria.

Unfortunately none of them survived and all were married with kids. It is sad comforting husbands and their kids each year around thier dying mothers, some crying and some just sitting there looking gloom.

Having Counselled so many women, it is really disturbing that amongst the factors leading to the high rate of mortalities caused by breast cancer in Africa, it is the ‘fear’ of telling anyone that is the highest. Most women here in Africa are shy or afraid of speaking out to anyone about any changes in their breast

There is this fear of people laughing at them and most of all their partners not finding them sexually attractive anymore. The fear that their partners would no longer want them and seek pleasures somewhere else is really a challenge. I feel for these women, as there is an element of truth in their fears, but it also depends on the partner. Developing Breast Cancer, “Is an abnormality that being no fault of yours’

Your partner may just be in as much astonishment as you would be when he hears the diagnosis. He may not have enough information and understanding about what’s happening in your body, nor be as emotional as the woman, but some fear surely creeps in. Maybe he is confused as to how to deal with the forthcoming issues. There is this fear of dying.

It is crucial that you share your changes with your partner as soon as you notice anything. This makes it easier on him; also try to encourage him by asking him to check the breast each month (3 days) after the period for you. This would make it easier to talk about together.

Do not allow the negative talks or gossips of your friends stop you from living. Choose life. These same friends would be the same people who would come to the funeral of the dead woman. I can just hear them saying, “Why did she not speak out on time?” yeap, while eating the free rice and drinking the free drinks. Sad.

Last year while we were working in some rural part of Africa, some women were shy to come out for our free breast screening, for they said that it was women who were “unfaithful” that developed breast cancer. Funny, but this is what they truly believe. Many women think this way in Africa and we just need to continue preaching the early detection message and keep getting more rural women checked and referred.

Please check your ARMPITS and BREAST for lumps now and even if you don’t find anything, let your partner be aware of what you are doing by getting him involved. Do it together. Continue to follow our messages on TWITTER @CancelCancerAf our Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Share it to your friends and you could be helping to save one life.

Join us this September in Kenya, for another Breast cancer Awareness Program,

Thank you.

Ronnie J.

We leave from Heathrow airport to KENYA in September, if you free then come with us....

I was astonished to watch a video of a young girlsurvive stage four Cancer in London. 

She was diagnosed as stage four and due to advancement in treatments she is still living and highly involved in charity work to help young girls. (www.coppafeel.org).

When are African women going to have these kinds of treatments? I was also amazed when it was stated that approximately 51,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK.

My point is this, if developed countries where proper records are kept are stating such high figures, God help us when we consider what figures will come out of African countries. Scary.

The cost of treatment for cancer is very high, hence so many deaths in Africa. But we can help reduce these deaths by detecting the tumour earlier; hence we do what we do at CCA. It may be hard for now, but we will continue facing the challenges head on.

For two weeks we will be carrying out Breast awareness programs in Kenya from 15^th September to 27^th September 2014. We leave from Heathrow airport, if you will like to meet up and come with us, Great. 

Just drop us a line for more information info@ronniej.co.uk or ronnie_jacobs@ymail.com.

Thank you,
Ronnie J.
www.ronniej.co.uk

Kenya Cancer Statistics:

http://youtu.be/ltgwaIWO-cg
• Cancer is the 3^rd highest cause of morbidity in Kenya [7% of deaths per year], after infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases.

• Difficult to get accurate national data because most data is coming from Nairobi and other urbanized settings.

• Estimate 39,000 new cases of Cancer each year in Kenya with more than 27,000 deaths per year.

• 60% of Kenyans affected by Cancer are younger than 70 years old.