About Brecan
 
 
 

Welcome to BRECAN!

Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) is a leading not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation galvanising action against breast cancer in Nigeria. Founded in 1997 by Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, a breast cancer survivor herself, BRECAN is increasingly improving the lives of many touched by breast cancer who would have succumbed to the disease due to ignorance and lack of support. She was inspired by the strength gained from her traumatic experience and the indifference surrounding the disease. Quoting her, "my experience of shattering loneliness, unavailability of information and group support coupled with 'tight-lip syndrome' and indifference surrounding the disease so stirred me that I was inspired to do something that will bring about a positive and lasting change in the attitude of breast cancer victims themselves and the Nigerian society toward breast cancer and sufferer...Read more >>

BREAST CANCER IN NIGERIA

There is increasing evidence that breast cancer is on the rise in Nigeria. Available data from Ibadan Cancer Registry indicate that breast cancer accounted for 6% of the commonest cancers recorded during 1960-1980 period and rose to 14.8% between 1980 and 1985. Within the cancers of the female, breast cancer maintained the trend rising from 11.2% to 25.7% during 1960-1980 and 1980-1985 periods respectively.

SURVIVOR STORIES

Breast Cancer survivor stories across the globe.

Betty Anyanwu AkeredoluName: Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu
Year Diagnosed: 1997

Quote: "It is sad that most women don’t talk. When you don’t speak up and talk about your experience, how will others know that one can survive breast cancer?Read more >>


Susan G. Komen 2010 Global Survivor stories (external link).

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Grabbing the bull by its horns, click to read survivor stories nationwide.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE: 2nd BRECAN Breast Cancer Symposium Ibadan Nigeria, 10-13 Oct, 2012

BREAST CANCER WEB CHATTER