Ministry of Womam is Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Part 2. By Sofonie Dala, Angola
The full long march
Churches are not oblivious to the critical situations that occur in the country
Part 2
The month of October couldn’t end without Lifting up with Luanda city turning pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is making sure to spread breast cancer awareness in the wake of losing women to the deadly disease.
Interview with women who have already lost someone to breast cancer
Good afternoon mam!
Good afternoon.
What are you doing here?
We are running a religious campaign that encourages the fight against breast cancer.
Do you know someone who has been a victim of breast cancer?
Yes, I am very sad because this very dangerous disease that kills urgently, by chance also killed my neighbor. I recently lost a friend who suffered from this disease, she struggled a lot with it, but unfortunately last week she passed away.
She left me an emptiness and a very deep pain.
What a pity, what a pity!
This situation is very sad, we must reinforce the fight against breast cancer, because it is a disease that is killing many women.
Another additional interview
Good morning mam!
Good morning sister!
How did the march go?
Thank God it went very well.
Did you like the experience?
I really enjoyed this experience.
Do you know someone who has been a victim of breast cancer?
Not very well.
But did you march to motivate other women?
Yes, I marched to give strength to other women, and also to appeal for other women to be present next time, and also to invest in the walks to draw the attention of other sisters so that they join us.
Interview with the church pastor
Good afternoon brother!
Good Afternoon! Thank you.
Are you the pastor of this church?
Yes, I am the pastor of this church.
Could you explain a little about this event?
In fact this is a social event and also spiritual. As a Seventh-day Adventist Church, we are not oblivious to the situations that occur in our country.
We marched at the end of pink October to talk about "breast cancer" a very dangerous disease that sickens and silently kills many people.
Breast cancer is a disease that is currently killing many people including men, unfortunately many do not realize it because they have not had a routine consultation to know how their health status is going. And when they go to the doctor, unfortunately, it's too late, the disease is already worse.
That's why we are here with the youth and women to draw attention to society, which often thinks that churches are outsiders in solving the problems that occur in the country. We're on the lookout.
That is why we have come to awaken and sensitize society that we must be aware of this disease that silently sickens and kills many people.
As God's people, we are the people of health and light; We must bring light to the world, because in 3 John 1:2 the bible says that: Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
So this is our goal. Jose Augusto Manuel is my name. Thank you!
In case you missed the first part of the program click here: https://she-leads.blogspot.com/2022/11/saying-goodbye-to-pink-october.html
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REMEMBERING HOW WE OBSERVED BREAST CANCER MONTH LAST YEAR
It was exactly 1 year ago that we interviewed Josefa who was taking care of her mother who was fighting breast cancer with all her strength. Unfortunately, Josefa lost her mother in October 2022. The mother left a void and a deep pain in the heart of her family, neighbors and friends.
Good afternoon!
How are you?
I'm fine thanks!
Please introduce yourself.
I am Josefa Pedro.
OK Josefa, thank you so much for being with us!
Could you tell us how breast cancer has affected your life and the life of your family?
It was a very difficult thing for us. My mother has always been a very dynamic woman, having to discover this disease at 41 years of age, as she was young, this was very difficult.
So I had to walk with her, follow the whole process, and it's something very exhausting, not only for the person who has the disease but for the people close to her as well.
How long did your mother carry this disease?
We had intensive treatment for a year. we did the consultations, then the medical operation was performed, and she spent 3 to 6 months undergoing chemotherapy.
When was breast cancer discovered in your mother?
This disease was discovered in 2019, between June - July. As soon as we discovered the cancer, we immediately went to the oncology center at the Maria Pia hospital, where we started the treatment.
How is her condition now?
She is currently doing well, she continues to undergo the treatment but on the basis of pills. Every 6 months she has a check up to ensure that no other abnormalities have developed in her body.
What is the appeal you would give to other girls facing this disease, and for those who are shy to ask for help?
First of all, women must self-examine themselves.
For those like me who already have a case of this in their family, from 25 years of age onwards, they should start having a mammogram, to find out if there is an indication. When the cancer is in the early stage it is still possible to treat, but unfortunately some women only discover it in the advanced stage when it is too late to do anything.
Was your mother's tumor removed?
Yes, thank God!
Click here to learn more about Josefa:
https://sofoniedala.blogspot.com/2021/10/breast-cancer-slowdown-campaign-with.html
