In sept we will be saving lives n Kenya, where would you be? Come along!

We shall continue to do the little we can and believe that over time our efforts will save many lives in rural Africa. 

On the 15^th of September 2014, the Cancel cancer team would be heading from different parts of the world to Busia County in Kenya to carry out a two weeks Breast Cancer awareness program. 

We are all excited and looking forward to doing our bit to help reduce the number of women dying from cancer in Africa.

We believe that by educating the people on how to check their breast monthly, would help detect symptoms early, hence reducing late presentations. We are all working so hard to also carry out Ultra Sounds on woman with symptoms.

Our two weeks program would cover seven districts, across a county with an average population of fifty one thousand (51,000) people. This trip is kindly supported by the Governor of Busia County, who is keen to help fight this cancer scourge. We are convinced that with his passionate collaboration, we will be able to help more women with late presentations as well as develop a long-term plan for the Busia County.

We’re using this medium to reach out to medical professionals around the world to join us. You can contact us via the email below. Your voluntary service would help save lives. The central team leaves from London on the 13^th of September to return on the 29^th.

We fully understand the challenges and hope that this journey will encourage others to join us on our future trips. If you are unable to join us for the Kenya venture, we welcome you to plan towards other dates. Nigeria in December 2014, South Africa in March 2015, Ghana in June 2015 and Kenya again in September 2015.

We will continue to do the little we can do and believe that over time our efforts will save many lives in rural Africa. You can join us on the 27^th of July in Green Park, London for our Breast cancer awareness picnic, to help raise awareness and funds towards this trip.

We look forward to seeing you all.

Thank you.

Ronnie Jacobs.

2014 is almost over, what have you done with your life?

Am very worried about our young African men these days. To learn a skill is a challenge.

Oh how I wish our young African men can just humble themselves and get stuck into the jobs they have been employed to do. It’s becoming epileptic seeing young men go into jobs and with the notion that they know more than the owner of the business and are better then them.

There is this craze that the owner of the business or vision has to overly respect them due to their age or qualifications. They sway into work feeling cool and expecting the owner of the business not to challenge them for coming in late, because they saved the company money a month ago. When it comes to sharing ideas in a meeting they feel like they know it all, and put other down.

Pride its all vanity and downfall. It’s becoming disturbing when a boss corrects an employee, and the employee goes around saying his idea was right anyway. And continues doing it his way, and when he gets fired blames the company and the society. Failing to see his faults.

The most worrying trend is that, they no longer have patience for the success of any venture. They key into a vision and constantly keep looking in and out, to see what’s in it for them? As soon as there is an opportunity to get something, they grab it and expect the owner of the business to be lenient with them if caught.

Am very worried about our young African men of these days. To learn a skill is a challenge. I understand that in Africa, the level of unemployment is high. This being the case, when you have a chance of aligning yourself with a project, gives it your best and stick with it. Jumping from pillar to post and trying everything and achieving nothing is madness.

Every year they keep saying, “This is going to be my year”, but it just never seems to come. Young men, there are some basic ethics a man must go through to keep a job. Loyalty, Commitment, Endurance and effectiveness are key. When you show these characters, you are 100% bound for greatness.

2014 is almost over, what have you done with your life?

This message is brought to you by Good 4 Africa UK, organisers of the Cancel Cancer Africa breast cancer awareness initiative. #cancelcancerafrica

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

 

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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.

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Thank you,
Ronnie Jacobs
Cancel Cancer Africa.
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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