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Breast Cancer Screening Program in Rural Africa

Breast Cancer Screening Program in Rural Africa

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 3 months ago
In Africa, the number one cause of the high mortality rate from Breast cancer is late detection. Consequently the 5-year survival rate in Africa is only 10% compared to 70% in other parts of the developing world. We are planning to send a portable Breast screening clinic to many of the under-served communities in Africa with some of the world's best female oncologists and medical professionals. This is a time for women to empower each other to fight against this horrific disease that has devastated communities and torn families apart. A program like this could save thousands of lives and raise a global awareness of breast cancer. If you would like to support this project, please sign this petition. I only need 10,000 signatures. If you would like to help in other ways then please contact me at [email protected] www.Meddebate.com

Updates

June 8, 2013

The emails I receive from families who have lost someone to this disease are heavy to carry. I am spending my nights researching logistics for the rural clinics because the scope of this project feels daunting but necessary. Please keep reading these stories and remembering why we are pushing for this.

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David Tate
13 years ago Featured

Heartbreaking that the survival rate is so low there. Something has to change.

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Sarah Adeyemi
13 years ago Featured

This is so needed. Early detection changes everything for women everywhere. Hope this reaches who it needs to.

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Jasmine Jensen
13 years ago Featured

Why isnt this already in place?? Glad someone is finally doing something about it.

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Tom Diallo
13 years ago Featured

Good luck with the clinic. Nobody should have to die just because they live somewhere without doctors.

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Elena Wade
13 years ago Featured

KEEP GOING! Thousands of women deserve a fighting chance. Sending love to everyone involved in this work.

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Mike Schwartz
13 years ago Featured

My aunt went through this in ghana. It was too late by the time they found it. This needs to happen ASAP.