Betty Akeredolu Highlights the Need for National Breast Cancer Survivor Statistical Records
The Ondo State Governor's wife, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, highlighted the need for the Federal Government to have proper statistical records of breast cancer survivors nationwide.
>Akeredolu made this known while addressing reporters at activities marking the 25th anniversary and 4th International Breast Cancer Symposium of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) in Ibadan on Saturday .
She said the call for proper documentation of survivors has become imperative in order to bring hope to cancer patients across the country.
She also lamented the rigors and pain that some breast cancer patients and survivors go through due to a lack of institutional support.
He added that breast cancer treatment is very expensive, which makes life unbearable for some of the victims.
She noted that many Nigerian women are dying needlessly from breast cancer, saying that access to affordable breast cancer treatment has become a big issue for some of the victims.
“Government should reduce access to breast cancer treatment by providing facilities and machines in treatment centers because the treatment is huge, when people don’t have money and can’t allow it, they end up dying prematurely," she said. .
The President of BRECAN, while speaking on the theme of this year's anniversary: "Bridging the Data Gap for Accurate Cancer Control in Nigeria", said there was a need to bridge the gap in data collection on breast cancer victims and survivors across the country. .
She said it was high time Nigeria as a nation had its own statistics to know if women really do survive breast cancer and to ensure the welfare of victims.
Akeredolu, who is also a breast cancer survivor, said BRECAN has become the voice of the voiceless for breast cancer patients and survivors, adding that its activities have motivated many women to come forward to hospitals for screening and treatment.< /p>
I put it behind me, it started 25 years ago. Although it was traumatic at first, with the support of my husband and children and the whole family, I was able to pull through. My state of mind also helped.
“Positive attitude in difficult times sometimes gets someone through. My kids have been my anchor!
"That's why I found the courage to be the voice of breast cancer victims.
"Before I started, most of the women were under the table and hiding in the wardrobe because they don't want anyone to know. Because of me, they pulled themselves together and went to the hospital.
“That most breast cancer survivors are wealthy people may not be totally wrong, because the burden of breast cancer treatment is enormous. The down payment is huge, which is why it seems that the rich survive it.
"We have undertaken some interventions, we want to become a one stop shop where women can get adequate information about cancer, and the hallmark of this celebration is to show that women are still surviving cancer."
She however called for support to fund the association so that it can continue to grow and expand to all 36 states of the federation.
"The government is not supporting and that is why most patients give up and would rather die. But that shouldn't be the case!
“The government should make breast cancer treatment accessible. Then those who resign themselves to fate will cut back drastically.”
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The Ondo State Governor's wife, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, highlighted the need for the Federal Government to have proper statistical records of breast cancer survivors nationwide.
>Akeredolu made this known while addressing reporters at activities marking the 25th anniversary and 4th International Breast Cancer Symposium of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) in Ibadan on Saturday .
She said the call for proper documentation of survivors has become imperative in order to bring hope to cancer patients across the country.
She also lamented the rigors and pain that some breast cancer patients and survivors go through due to a lack of institutional support.
He added that breast cancer treatment is very expensive, which makes life unbearable for some of the victims.
She noted that many Nigerian women are dying needlessly from breast cancer, saying that access to affordable breast cancer treatment has become a big issue for some of the victims.
“Government should reduce access to breast cancer treatment by providing facilities and machines in treatment centers because the treatment is huge, when people don’t have money and can’t allow it, they end up dying prematurely," she said. .
The President of BRECAN, while speaking on the theme of this year's anniversary: "Bridging the Data Gap for Accurate Cancer Control in Nigeria", said there was a need to bridge the gap in data collection on breast cancer victims and survivors across the country. .
She said it was high time Nigeria as a nation had its own statistics to know if women really do survive breast cancer and to ensure the welfare of victims.
Akeredolu, who is also a breast cancer survivor, said BRECAN has become the voice of the voiceless for breast cancer patients and survivors, adding that its activities have motivated many women to come forward to hospitals for screening and treatment.< /p>
I put it behind me, it started 25 years ago. Although it was traumatic at first, with the support of my husband and children and the whole family, I was able to pull through. My state of mind also helped.
“Positive attitude in difficult times sometimes gets someone through. My kids have been my anchor!
"That's why I found the courage to be the voice of breast cancer victims.
"Before I started, most of the women were under the table and hiding in the wardrobe because they don't want anyone to know. Because of me, they pulled themselves together and went to the hospital.
“That most breast cancer survivors are wealthy people may not be totally wrong, because the burden of breast cancer treatment is enormous. The down payment is huge, which is why it seems that the rich survive it.
"We have undertaken some interventions, we want to become a one stop shop where women can get adequate information about cancer, and the hallmark of this celebration is to show that women are still surviving cancer."
She however called for support to fund the association so that it can continue to grow and expand to all 36 states of the federation.
"The government is not supporting and that is why most patients give up and would rather die. But that shouldn't be the case!
“The government should make breast cancer treatment accessible. Then those who resign themselves to fate will cut back drastically.”
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