Get to know more about Breast Cancer: Women's Health, Breast Cancer CANSA  

What is Breast Cancer ?

Breast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in breast tissue. If the cancer spreads (metastasis) it can lower your chance of survival

If you experience any symptoms, seek medical care at your nearest clinic or hospital. Receiving treatment before the cancer can spread increases chances of survival.

Our Backline story

Prior to the month of October, a team of healthcare workers lead by Dr Oreeditse Sedumedi in the Tunisi Program made a research wanting to understand the core challenges regarding breast cancer. Late presentation remains one of the biggest challenges (esp in disadvantaged communities) in the management of breast cancer patients, with negative implications on overall morbidity and mortality. We as the Tunisi Program in partnership with a variety of companies intend to raise awareness in Northwest area, not limited thereof, as we will use digital reach for the month of October as its breast cancer month in the country.

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in the South African female population and accounts for most cancer related deaths in females. Early detection, especially through robust screening programmes can drastically change the above reality.

5 IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

1. Self examination of your breasts. Lumps, change in skin texture, discharge, change in size can be signs of breast cancer.

2. Frequent mammograms. If close family members have had breast cancer, it puts you at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Mammograms can help detect cancer early.

3. Older women have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Increase mammograms if you’re older than 55 years of age.

4. Lead a healthy lifestyle. Eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. Reduce consumption of alcohol.

5. Men can get breast cancer. If mutations are found in high risk genes (BRCA1, BRCA2) it increases chances of developing breast cancer in men and women.

Donation benefits

Your donation will secure your company a spot on our Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, acknowledgement in all of our fliers, our website and on our interviews given the donation bracket below:

BRONZE: R5000-R9999 (1 SPOT ON THE CAR PLUS 2 TICKETS FOR THE GALA DINNER)

SILVER:R10000-R14999(2 SPOTS PLUS 4 TICKETS FOR THE GALA DINNER)

GOLD:R15000-19999(3 SPOTS PLUS 6 TICKETS FOR THE GALA DINNER)

DIAMOND:R20000-30000( 4 SPOTS ON THE CAR PLUS 10-14  TICKETS FOR THE GALA DINNER)

PINK DONOR:  R50 000 PLUS (10  PLUS SPOTS ON THE CAR PLUS 20 PLUS TICKETS FOR THE GALA DINNER)

Also  a section 18a  certificate

Marketing the Company Brand in all the pamphlets used

Your Company will have a wider reach with respect to social footprint 

COMPETITION

PARTICIPATE IN OUR COMPETITION & STAND A CHANCE TO WIN AN AMAZING INCENTIVE !!!!!

FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE (TUNISI PROGRAM) & KEEP UP WITH THE COMPETITION & GET TO KNOW WHAT INCENTIVES ARE AVAILABLE FOR GRABS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. 

Click on the below link and answer all questions correctly. Make sure to include a names and contacts of all the people you have taught (minimum of 5 & maximum of 10 people)

BREAST CANCER DONORS