There is a world of difference in the reality of childhood cancer in the United States than in a country like Nigeria.​ In Nigeria, we are dealing with a population that largely still believes that childhood cancer is not a real disease but a hex, a satanic attack or a parental failing of some sort.
This mentality coupled with the poverty level and a lack of social welfare services means that the hospital may be the last place parents will take their child should they fall sick. The crux of our awareness campaigns in Nigeria is to first of all have people believe it is a real disease. This means massive public campaigns. We focus on demystifying the disease and encouraging hospital visits.
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We put emphasis on symptoms and the importance of early detection as an indices for better outcome in most childhood cancers. it may seem an uphill task but our flagship program operating presently in 3 of Nigeria's cancer centers and 3 regional hospitals is a labor of love and is only possible because of your generosity.
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These children are alive and receiving treatment because of you.
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As our program grows, so does our need for funds. These children's needs extend from life-saving cancer treatments to nutritional foods, transportation from villages and even accommodations at the treatment centers. As we cater to children who have been confirmed to have no means of funding their treatments, sometimes helping them means having to employ these other social determinants of health.
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Please continue to support us so we can sustain the awareness program and get these children into the hospital at the first glimpse of symptoms.
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blessing
This is Blessing. She is 8 years old.
Diagnosis: Stage 4 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
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Blessing has had a long journey fraught with late diagnosis. After cancer was suspected, Blessing's family could not afford to do confirmatory tests. By the time they could return to the hospital, things were already more complicated: Her surgical intervention included an amputation to save her life. This caused family issues as numerous members did not agree with this cause of action.
Eventually, Blessing had surgery, an amputation as you can see, and was able to receive her her first round of chemotherapy.​ Blessing was just discharged home and is expected to return in a couple weeks to continue treatment. She has a long journey ahead and needs all support.
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LOIS
This is Lois. She is 5 years old.
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Diagnosis: Acute Lymphatic Leukemia (ALL)
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Lois is the first recipient of our recently launched "Sponsor a child' Initiative. Our heartfelt appreciation to Dena Sherwood of Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation for being our first sponsor and affording Lois the chance to access uninterrupted care with a $5000 donation.
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She is currently receiving an intensive cycle of chemotherapy following the approved ALL protocol involving a pre-induction, induction and Chemotherapy. Unfortunately, Lois treatment course has been more complicated than expected requiring her to need more funding than anticipated.​
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michael
This is Michael. He is 15 years old.
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Diagnosis: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma with extensive nodal metastasis
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In addition to his diagnoses. Michael is a sickle cell warrior, a fight he has battled his entire life. When he was first diagnosed, he started chemotherapy but was only able to complete 3 courses due to lack of finances. For months, he was unable to access treatment for this reason.
When Michael's family was first linked to Akanimo Cancer Foundation, his disease had significantly progressed. Fortunately, he has been able to recommence chemotherapy due to the Patient Treatment Program intervention. We are able to fund his chemotherapy and are hoping he will progress positively in the right direction and obtain remission at the end of treatment.
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NIFEMI
This is Nifemi. He is 10 years old​.
Diagnosis: Wilm's Tumor Stage 4
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Nifemi is our newest patient. He presented with abdominal swelling, vomiting and belly pain.
Nifemi's recent CT scan of the abdomen revealed features of Wilms tumour of one kidney with spread to the liver and lungs. This is stage four disease. The line of management in developing is to start chemotherapy, and if the metastasis has resolved by 6 - 8 weeks, then surgery can be done, followed by radiotherapy and more chemotherapy. If metastasis has not been resolved, then further treatment is discontinued and palliative given.
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He is about to begin chemotherapy and needs urgent financial support at this time.​​
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AZEEz
This is Azeez. He is 2 years old.
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Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma
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We are so grateful to Dena Sherwood and Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation for supporting Azeez to receive chemotherapy. As they've funded radiotherapy for Azeez, we are only just seeking logistical support to cover other facets of his care - scans, blood work, transportation, feeding and housing during care.
Azeez is a vibrant 2 year old who came in with swollen eyes and the doctors had a suspicion of retinoblastoma. Funds were unavailable and Akanimo Cancer Foundation was contacted. After many rounds of chemotherapy, Azeez was able to have surgery in December 2024. The photo above is him 2 days after surgery. He is to continue Chemotherapy and all going well, radiotherapy.
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Deborah
This is Deborah. She was diagnosed in October 2023 at 2 years old.
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Diagnosis: Wilm's Tumor
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Deborah was quite ill when she presented at the hospital and was suspected of kidney tumor. The family lack of funds was a deterrent from confirmatory investigation and Akanimo Cancer Foundation was able to step in and help with that process. Afterwards, Deborah became a recipient under our "Patient Treatment Program".
After some rounds of chemotherapy, her surgery was successfully undertaken and Deborah went on to recuperate without any issues.​ Deborah continues to present to the hospital monthly for evaluation, all costs borne by Akanimo cancer Foundation and she continues to do well. She still needs support for transportation and housing when they visit the hospital for reviews.
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SUMMAYAH
This is Summayah. She was first diagnosed, 2022. Relapsed disease, recurred May 2024.
Diagnosis : Rhabdomyosarcoma of the right eye
We are grateful to Dena Sherwood and Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation for sponsoring Summayah's radiotherapy. ​​Because of this generosity, her treatment is covered and Summayah and her mom only need to cover the expenses of scans, transportation, housing and feeding to make the 6,000 miles journey from her home to the hospital.
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Her condition was dire when our team first met her. She continued chemotherapy afterwards and finally had her last round this December. Her surgery, scans, blood work, post chemo medications, hospital stay and consumables all sponsored by us.​​ The next step in Summayah’s treatment is her Radiotherapy and we are very excited and hopeful that her scans will stay clear at the end of it all. ​
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RAINAT
This is Rainat. She was diagnosed in 2023 and is now 6 years old.
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Diagnosis: Wilm's tumor
Rainiat's situation was very dire when she was introduced to Akanimo cancer Foundation in October 2022. Immediately, we funded her chemotherapy which was quite successful leading to a very successful surgery. Her surgery went very well, all margins ere so clear that the doctors decided not to radiotherapy. She has made significant progress since then.
She recently finished the last chemotherapy and is only visiting for monthly checkups and scans now. This is to help fund her scans, transportation and housing as they are coming from a considerable distance to the hospital.
Support the treatment of indigent Nigerian children with cancer. help us raise our survival rate from 20%
We have lost more children than have survived but we are not deterred.
We continue to work towards a world where no child, anywhere dies of cancer.
Contact us and we can answer all your questions.
+1 (864) 405-8680