Cancer Association of Namibia
2007 Year Programme
1. CANCER OF THE YEAR: COLORECTAL CANCER
In the Western World colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer:
In Namibia it is the 7th most common cancer.
RISK FACTORS:
- Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
- Hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer (HNPCC)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases e.g. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
- Adenomatous bowel polyps can change into cancers
- Smoking
- Western diet = high fat, low fibre
SCREENING:
- All people with family history of the above should have annual colonoscopy starting at age 20
- People with FAP usually have total colectomy before 20 years of age
PREVENTION:
- No smoking
- Diet – low fat; high fibre; high Vitamins
- Daily Aspirin if possible (small dose)
SIGNS and SYMPTOMS:
- Alteration in bowel habits (diarrhea or constipation)
- Rectal bleeding
- Anaemia
- Rectal discomfort / pain
- Abdominal distension / cramps
DIAGNOSIS:
- Barium – enema
- Colonoscopy
- Ultrasound / CT scan abdomen
- Tumor marker – CEA (blood test)
- Chest x-ray
- Biopsy (done by Surgeon)
TREATMENT:
SURGERY:
- Wide resection of cancer and surrounding lymph glands without colostomy if possible
- A very low rectal cancer can only be resected by an AP – resection (abdominoperineal resection) with permanent colostomy
- In some select patients single liver metastases can be resected
RADIOTHERAPY:
- In rectal cancer patients:
· Post-operatively if possible lymph glands
· If cancer is not operable
CHEMOTHERAPY:
- Adjuvant (preventative) chemotherapy given if lymph glands are affected – usually given for 6 months
- Chemotherapy is offered in patients with metastatic disease – to relieve pain or treat discomfort
FOLLOW UP after TREATMENT:
- Important to detect recurrence or metastases early
- Annual colonoscopy; Chest x-ray; Ultrasound abdomen; blood tests
2. SANLAM PAPSMEAR AND BREAST EXAMINATION CLINIC SCHEDULE
Due to Sanlam’s ongoing support, the Cancer Association of Namibia can again conduct clinics throughout Namibia.
Place: Date:
Aranos 15 January 2007
Gochas/Stampriet 16 January 2007
Mariental 17 January 2007
Maltahohe 18 January 2007
Bethanie 19 January 2007
Luderitz 22/24 January 2007
Keepmanshoop 25/26 January 2007
Oshakati 19/20 February 2006
Tsumeb 22/23 February 2006
Rundu 26/27 February 2007
Grootfontein 28-2 March 2007
Usakos 13 March 2007
Karibib 14 March 2007
Omaruru 15 March 2007
Gobabis 20 March 2007
Walvis Bay 26/27 March 2007
Swakopmund 28/29 March 2007
Henties Bay 30 March 2007
Okahanja 4 April 2007
Kamenjab 16 April 2007
Outjo 17 April 2007
Otjiwarongo 18/19 April 2007
Schlip 11 September 2007
Rehoboth 12 September 2007
Uhlenhorst/Blumfelde 13 November 2007
The CEO Reinette Koegelenberg uses this opportunity to visit all schools throughout the country where she ceaselessly endeavor to educate learners about Cancer.
She also visits subcommittees, all business partners and sponsors of the Cancer Association to further the existing good relationship and holds an information meeting in every town.
3. 4th February 2007 -World Cancer Day
4. 15 February 2007 – World Childhood Cancer Day
5. In conjunction with PICK ‘N PAY the annual HOT CROSS BUN SALES will take place in March-April where the Cancer Association will receive 10c on every packet of Hot Cross Buns sold.
6. APPLE PROJECT
The Bank Windhoek Apple project will be launched end of 13th February 2007 in Windhoek. The aim of the Cancer Association and Bank Windhoek is to get total involvement of all children in Namibia Schools. We are educating children to be socially responsible.
The Apple Thon will take place on 12th April 2006.
23 April to 30 May 2007 is Apple weeks in Namibia and apples are distributed countrywide.
7. BOKOMO PANCAKE DAY
On 27 April 2007 you can buy as many pancakes as you like at John Meinert Street, No. 90. The “wonderful volunteers: of the Cancer Association: the people who give time and effort continuously and freely for the love of the cause: sell pancakes to raise funds.
8. JAN MÖHR TOKTOKKIES CAMPAIGN: April / May 2007
9. CYCLING FOR CHRIST
Cycling for Christ a Windhoek based cycling club will cycle to raise funds for “Children with Cancer in Namibia” (CHICA) from 07 May – 16 May 2007.
10. 31 May 2007 – World NO SMOKING day
11. CARNATIONS
On 11 July 2007 we launch the First National Bank Carnation and Ruler Project and throughout August we distribute carnations and rulers to Namibians who choose to support the continuous fight against this DREADFUL disease CANCER.
Coast – 7 August 2007
South – 8 August 2007
North – 14 August 2007
Windhoek – 21 August 2007
12. MTC CUP FOR CANCER – September – October 2007
During this time participating coffee shops collect donations from clients – for each cup of coffee the equivalent is deposited into the MTC collection tin available at participating coffee shops.
MTC GALA FUNCTION – 7 September 2007
13. BREAST CANCER – October 2007
October 2007 is Breast Cancer Month. Breast Cancer is recognized worldwide during October and awareness to early detection of Breast Cancer is created with this campaign.
HATS, ROSES & CHAMPAINGE BREAKFAST – 6 October 2007
14. CANCER PRAYER SERVICE: 9 October 2007
15. MEDI-CLINIC FUN RUN/WALK
Breast Cancer Awareness run/walk countrywide.
Swakopmund, Otjiwarongo and Windhoek on the 13 October 2007
16. The WEIHNACHTSMARK in Walvis Bay is arranged by the subcommittee, on the 2 November 2007.
17. “CHRISTMAS MEMORIES” presented by the College of the Arts in aid of the Cancer Association of Namibia – 9 November 2007.
18. STREET COLLECTIONS
Street collections take place at Shopping Malls.
31 March 2007
23 June 2007
27 October 2007
All funds are utilized in aid of cancer sufferers in Namibia.
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