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Bisayen! Ask us! & Touch Us!
Bisayen! Ask us! & Touch Us!, the latest brain child of Global Outreach Consortium just arrived! A two year phased project funded by Pfizer, the project seeks to empower newly diagnosed Breast Cancer patients through patient centered interviewing and Behaviour Change Communication Methods.
The project which began in January 2024, will train a team of medical experts from three strategic locations across Ghana to empower Breast Cancer Patients. The locations are Korlebu, Tamale, and Komfo-Anokye Teaching Hospitals in the Greater Accra, Northern and Ashanti Regions of Ghana respectively.
The project will also educate Breast Cancer( BC) patients, their caregivers and the general population by breaking myths, correcting misconceptions, de-stigmatising BC and taboos around the disease. This would be done through tailored activities for patients and communities within selected locations .
In two years, it is expected that a supportive community would be created for BC patients as there will be open dialogue each month and this would promote timely decision-making regarding early and sustained Breast Cancer treatment.
Our Vision
Empowering women with breast cancer to thrive with knowledge, support, and solidarity, creating a world where every individual affected by the disease feels empowered, informed, and embraced on their journey towards healing and resilience.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a holistic platform for women facing breast cancer, fostering empowerment, sharing, support, and unity. Through education, community engagement, and advocacy, we aim to empower individuals with accurate information, dispel myths, and provide a supportive network that celebrates resilience, inspires hope, and fosters a sense of belonging. Together, we stand with individuals affected by breast cancer, offering unwavering support, understanding, and compassion every step of the way.
WHY BISAYEN? Research based information
WHY BISAYEN? Research based information
Breast cancer is currently the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Ghana, while globally it is only the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths (2020)1. To raise awareness globally on breast cancer, October is known as the Pink Month. Throughout this month, efforts are made to increase worldwide education about the disease.
According to studies, only 4.5% of older Ghanaian women have ever undergone breast cancer screenings. 70% of those diagnosed were at an advanced stage, which highlights the importance of early and regular screenings. Dr Mensah-Kabu explains that, “during Pink Month, myths are debunked and women are encouraged to seek help early.
Breast cancer is still the world’s most prevalent cancer but survival rates have greatly improved since the 1980s in countries that have early detection programs and different ways of treating it. Breast cancer deaths in the US, for example, have decreased by 43% from 1989 to 2020: current figures in 2023 show that 15% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the US die every year.
But in other countries, the picture is very different. In Ghana, where over 4,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, almost half of them will die.
Studies show that women in Ghana are diagnosed at more advanced stages of the disease - up to 70% of women have advanced stage cancer by the time it is identified. This frequently comes down to a lack of awareness and education, as well as common myths and misconceptions.
To empower HCW to address holistic Breast cancer patient needs
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(+233) 244 231 174
bisayen@gmail.com