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Sebeccly Cancer Care – 10 Years of Positive Impact

After 10 years of positive impact and contributing to the advocacy of cancer in Nigeria, Sebeccly Cancer Care is celebrating its anniversary with a grand campaign. The event aims to assess the knowledge of Breast Cancer, Breast Self Examination and the practice as well as creating awareness and providing basic information on Breast & Cervical Cancer…

After 10 years of positive impact and contributing to the advocacy of cancer in Nigeria, Sebeccly Cancer Care is celebrating its anniversary with a grand campaign. The event aims to assess the knowledge of Breast Cancer, Breast Self Examination and the practice as well as creating awareness and providing basic information on Breast & Cervical Cancer for female media & social influencers.

The success of health education on the breast and cervix lies in its capacity to improve the knowledge of female adults and modify their behavior in order to help early detection.

The campaign kicked off on the 9th of July, 2016, and was opened by a highly educative workshop/lectore on breast and cervical cancer. The lecture concentrated on the risk factors associated with Breast & Cervical Cancer; it’s presentation and methods of early detection. There were also free screenings at the event. 

PICTURES FROM SEBECCLY CANCER CARE EVENT

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ABOUT SEBECCLY CANCER CARE

Sebeccly Cancer Care is a not-for-profit organization (NGO) dedicated to growing the number of cancer survivors through education, advocacy, and treatment support and rehabilitation services.

The agency is committed to having more women survive breast cancer in Nigeria by empowering patients, strengthening health care institutions and improving the quality of care in Nigeria.

In 2012, 27,000 new cases of Breast Cancer were diagnosed of which 13,960 died from the disease. The survival of breast cancer patients at 5 years is less than 14% because majority of patients are not informed and don’t have access to screening and prevention services. Firstly, over 80% of patients present with advanced cases of the disease. In addition to that, over 80% pay out of pocket for cancer care and eventually become bankrupt. This lack of funds then causes delays or discontinuation of treatment and/or seeking cheaper ineffective alternative treatment. Because cancer care is largely excluded under health insurance, its cost is unaffordable and puts a financial strain on the patient and relatives.

In a recent focus group discussion conducted by Sebeccly, several survivors indicated that lack of information and the affordability of Cancer Care were the commonest challenges faced. Sebeccly programmes are tailored to solve these challenges. Thus far, Sebeccly Cancer Care has:

  • Promoted cancer awareness to over 20,000,000 Nigerians through their Cancer Information Service such as Online Platforms, Community Events, Media Interviews and Publications
  • Illuminated the National Arts Theatre Pink 2014 in line with her Cancer Awareness Campaign
  • Hosted the 1st Guinness World Record Event in Africa by gathering over 7,598 people to form the largest human pink awareness ribbon for which they were honored as the the Charity of the Year 2015. by the Dutch Expatriate Community.
  • Supported over 3,000 people living with Cancer and their loved ones with information, counseling, and treatment aid and navigation services.
  • Created a strong network of cancer survivors who lead the monthly Support Group Meeting and shape the cancer survivor ship services.

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