ACCI takes the fight against cancer to Lagos State, Nigeria. Lagos is one of the Western States of Nigeria. It is the most populated State in the country. Our efforts will be concentrated in the rural areas within the State. 2010 spring mission will focus on public education and screening for breast, cervical and colon cancers. For the first time, we plan to focus heavily on colon cancer since March is colon cancer awareness month. Prevention, Key to Cancer control! You can make a difference in the life of others by volunteering or donating to the mission. You can donate on our website or call our office @ 713-995-8000. You can also reach us via email at info@africacancercareinc.org to show your support. Help us save lives.
January is the National Cervical Cancer Screening month. To mark this, ACCI provided free pap smears to low-income, minority women on January 30, 2010 at 6011 Telephone Road, Houston, TX 77087. This community event was made possible by the support of local doctors, physician assistants and nurses who volunteered their services to benefit the people in the South East Houston area. Since this was the first time we ever hosted such an event, we were surprised by the huge turnout from visitors and volunteers alike. The patients were very appreciative for such an opportunity to be screened for cervical cancer. ACCI plans to make this an annual event over a three-weekend period every January, beginning in 2011.
ACCI thanks all volunteers who gave their valuable time to assist with this screening event. Our special thanks to Drs Ubesie and Asumugha, the two gynecologists on site for the event; the entire ACCI staff; and our director of programs, Janet Stephens, for her tireless efforts in organizing the event.
ACCI also thanks LabCorp for their support towards the event. Our special thanks to Fox 26 TV station for the generous opportunity to spread word about the event. We also extend our special thanks to the Director of South Texas Adult Day Activity Center for providing a venue to host the event.
Colon cancer is a very preventable disease yet it continues to pose a serious threat to people all over the world. Over 100,000 cases occur in the United States every year. The incidence is equally high among all races and affects both males and females in similar proportions. ACCI is dedicated to early detection and prevention of all preventable cancers. ACCI promotes awareness and screening for colon cancer. Please support our efforts of colon cancer prevention in the month of March (March is dedicated to colon cancer awareness) by donating to the cause. You can also walk with us during the 7th Annual New York Colon Cancer Challenge at the Central Park in New York, on March 28, 2010 at 9:00 am. To register, please click on the following link or copy and paste onto your web browser: http://coloncancerchallenge.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=12&i=327163&g=3644738
Walk for Cancer Prevention, Celebrate Minority Cancer Awareness Week in Houston.
Africa Cancer Care Inc. is working with Sisters Network® Inc. this year to help with breast cancer survivorship efforts and awareness by reaching out to minorities in the Houston area through the Sisters Network’s 1st National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run. Walk for life, support cancer victims; Help create awareness about breast cancer. Join ACCI team. 
Date: April 10, 2010. Time: 9 - 11 AM.
Venue: Emancipation Park, 3018 Dowling @ Elgin, Houston, TX 77004.
Click on the link below to register. https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/sisternetwork/eventRegistration.jsp?event=28
In celebration and support of the cancer fighting efforts of Innovative individuals in the movement for cancer prevention. Date: September 18, 2010. Venue: TBA
Venue: TBA. Mission will feature 2010 Cancer Walk-A-Thon, public awareness , screening and training workshops. Prevention, Key to Cancer control! You can make a difference in the life of others by volunteering or donating to the mission. Call our office @ 713-995-8000 or email us at info@africacancercareinc.org to show your support.
Learn how to prevent cancer by your choice of food. Make healthy and affordable food choices. Exercise works, talk to survivors. Date: August 22, 2010. Time: 9am-4pm Venue: TBA
In celebration and support of the cancer fighting efforts of Her Excellency, Mrs. Turai Yar’Adua, ( the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) and ACCI. The evening will feature the official Diasporal Launching of the International Cancer Centre, Abuja. Date: October 31, 2009. Venue: Westin Galleria Hotel, 5060 West Alabama Road, Houston, TX 77056. Phone # (866) 716-8137. Time: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. RSVP @ 713-995-8000 or info@africacancercareinc.org or SEONES Communications @ 713-498-5983. completed
COMING EVENTS
2009 ACCI Cancer Awareness Banquet and Award Ceremony: In celebration and support of the cancer fighting efforts of Her Excellency, Mrs. Turai Yar’Adua, ( the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) and ACCI. The evening will feature the official Diasporal Launching of the International Cancer Centre, Abuja. Date: October 31, 2009. Venue: Westin Oaks Hotel, 5011 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77056. Phone # (866) 716-8137. Time: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. RSVP @ 713-995-8000 or info@africacancercareinc.org or SEONES Communications @ 713-498-5983.
Cancer & People of Black Heritage: Join ACCI in celebrating the black history month in looking at innovative ways to combat the effect of cancer in this population. Come listen to experts on this issue and celebrate survivors. Enjoy African Culture while learning about your health. Experience a variety of performances from across Africa. Date: February 21, 2010. Venue: TBA
Cancer Medical Mission: Date: March 13 to 23, 2010. Venue: Lagos State. Details to follow.
Walk for Cancer Prevention, Celebrate Minority Cancer Awareness Week in Houston. Even in this Mellinuum, great disparities still exist in incidence of all types of cancer among minorities in the country and Houston is no exception. Africa Cancer Care Inc is working to help bridge this gap by reaching out to minorities in the Houston area through their grass-root Cancer Awareness programs. Walk for life, Support cancer victims. Help create awareness about various cancers. Date: April 24, 2010. Venue: TBA Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers needed.
Cancer Health Fair. Date: June 19, 2010. Venue: TBA. “Together, we can stop the current cancer epidemic”. Prevention is Key!
Cancer Prevention Health Fair: ACCI & Redeemed Christian Church of God Hosts cancer Awareness Health Fair. Date: July 18, 2010. Venue: Possibly Assembly, 8510 West Belfort Ave, Houston TX, 77071 By West Belfort & Gessner. Time: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. To volunteer or participate call 713-995-8000 or 713-995-2424.
Cancer and Lifestyle Changes: Learn how to prevent cancer by your choice of food. Make healthy and affordable food choices. Exercise works, talk to survivors. Date: August 22, 2010. Time: 9am-4pm Venue: TBA
ACCI Medical Mission: Cancer Medical Mission is scheduled for October 4 -15, 2010. Venue: TBA. Mission will feature 2010 Cancer Walk-A-Thon, public awareness , screening and training workshops. Prevntion, Key to Cancer control! You can make a difference in the life of others by volunteering or donating to the mission. Call our office @ 713-995-8000 or email us at info@africacancercareinc.org to show your support.
2010 ACCI Cancer Awareness Banquet and Award Ceremony: In celebration and support of the cancer fighting efforts of Innovative individuals in the movement for cancer prevention. Data: October 30, 2010. Venue: TBA
The goal of the conference was to determine areas of need in the management of cancer in Nigeria and the African continent. Federal and State Teaching Hospitals were well represented. The event was declared open by the honorable Minister for Health, Prof. Lambo.
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