From Isaac Ojo
Anambra State Association, Women in USA, Inc. and ASA Women USA Cancer Coalition in Nigeria has donated three million Naira to support three breast cancer survivors in the State.
Three cheques of one million each were presented to Blessing Ebele Machi, Florence Nwogochukwu Nwosu and Nkoli Pieta Nnolum.
President, Dr. Mrs. Anthonia Uche-Umeh said the funds were targeted at reducing the financial burden of Breast Cancer treatment on patients.
Uche-Umeh, represented by Board Chairman of the association, Dr Mrs Josephine Onor said the donations would assist the survivors with their ongoing hospital bills and medication.
According to her, ASA Women USA was established in 2011 and has been actively involved in medical missions over the years.
She said, “We are very much aware about our breast cancer patients here in Anambra in particular and generally in Nigeria. We decided to embark on support for treatment of breast cancer patients because it is one of the scourges women suffer from.
Uche-Umeh added that regular screening forms part of the things that would help identify those at risk, noting that routine screening aided early detection and treatment.
Managing Director, Anambra Broadcasting Service, Mr. Chris Molokwu commended the association’s efforts.
He was optimistic that the support would significantly alleviate challenges faced by the survivors, as breast cancer remained a leading cause of mortality among women today.
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