Supporting Women with Breast Cancer in Ghana

by ADJAH CANCER SUPPORT GHANA LBG
Supporting Women with Breast Cancer in Ghana

Summary

Many women in Ghana battling breast cancer face overwhelming financial and emotional challenges, often leading to delayed treatment or complete abandonment of care. This project by Adjah Cancer Support Ghana provides financial assistance, medications, diagnostic support, transportation aid, and emotional counseling for vulnerable women. Your support will help save lives and ensure women do not face breast cancer alone.

$500,000
total goal
$500,000
remaining
1
donor
0
monthly donors
5
months

Challenge

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Ghana. Unfortunately, many women cannot afford essential aspects of care-including diagnostic scans, biopsy tests, surgery, chemotherapy, and medications. The cost forces many to delay care until the disease is at an advanced stage. Transportation to treatment centers is also a barrier, especially for women in rural or low-income communities.

Solution

Adjah Cancer Support Ghana will provide direct support to women undergoing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. This includes covering the cost of diagnostic scans, lab tests, medications, and chemotherapy support. We will also assist with transportation, counseling, and patient navigation to ensure women continue with treatment. Community education will help promote early detection and reduce dangerous delays.

Long-Term Impact

This project will help women access timely, life-saving breast cancer care, reducing preventable deaths and improving survival rates. By easing financial stress and offering emotional support, we empower women to face treatment with hope and strength. Over time, increased awareness and early detection will contribute to a healthier, more informed community and reduce the burden of breast cancer in Ghana.

Resources

Organization Information

ADJAH CANCER SUPPORT GHANA LBG

Location: Accra, Teshie - Nungua - Ghana
Website:
Project Leader:
Christopher Adjah
Accra , Teshie - Nungua Ghana

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