Cancer Apple Project kicks off again
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In the midst of increasing cancer diagnoses, the chief executive of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), Rolf Hansen, believes that the number of examinations carried out by the National Cancer Outreach Programme is commendable.On Wednesday, Bank Windhoek launched its annual Cancer Apple Project to raise money for, among other things, this programme.
Since its first steps in 2000, the Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project has raised more than N$33.9 million to the benefit of CAN.
This year, three brand new iPhone 15 phones are up for grabs for those who make a donation via www.eApple.bankwindhoek.com.na by purchasing virtual apples.
Apples and apple juice will also be sold to raise money for CAN's national outreach and to support their financial aid fund for patients.
With an increase in the type of cancers associated with lifestyle, breast cancer claims the most lives in Namibia, while prostate cancer is diagnosed the most.
Through CAN's outreach programme, which seeks to screen patients in remote areas for common cancers, 991 men were screened for prostate cancer with 21 referrals confirming prostate cancer. Of the 3 634 women tested for cervical cancer, 53 referrals led to the diagnosis of cervical cancer.
According to Hansen, positive steps have also been taken to detect breast cancer at an early stage.
"It is good to see CAN's collaboration with the Dr AB May Cancer Care Centre to establish a breast clinic for early breast cancer diagnosis," he said.
Those wishing to order apples or apple juice can place orders at any Bank Windhoek branch or on Bank Windhoek's website.