AACC June 14th 2024 Workshop

Opening

The overall goal of the training workshop was to introduce the participants to the reality of childhood cancer and equally to create awareness. Additionally, the training gave insight on the various warning signs of childhood cancer, signs and symptoms as well as the advantages of early and danger of late diagnosis respectively. The training workshop was opened at about 11:55 am with a welcome statement from Mme Yvonne.

Workshop Session and Discussion

The meeting started by the participants introducing themselves and it was immediately followed by the presentation of the meeting agenda by Mme Yvonne
This was as follows;

Agenda

Module 1: Introduction to childhood cancer statistics in Cameroon/AACC
Module 2: Early warning signs of childhood cancer
Module 3: Common and curable childhood cancers, Common myths of childhood cancer, presentation of brochure and flyer, how to prepare for outreach, question and answers, family pictures, refreshment and benediction.
Introduction of Action Against Childhood Cancer (AACC)
The CEO of AACC for Bamenda Mr Sancho Ferdinard Pinakoh gave a talk about childhood cancer. He further elaborated on the mission of the organization which is “To facilitate accessible and innovative solutions for the treatment and care of children with cancer and their families” as well as the vision of the organization “ Recovery and productive life for all children with cancer”

Module 1: Childhood Statistics in Cameroon

Mme Yvonne talked about cancer, early signs, and general statistics of cancer and age of childhood cancer (0-14years). She concluded by answering the general questions posted by the participants.

Module 2; Early warning signs of Childhood Cancer

Mr Jator Brian presented on the early warning signs of cancer, general signs and symptoms, definition of cancer. He listed two hub centers in Cameroon who treats childhood cancer; the Chantal Biya foundation and the Bingo Baptist Hospital and satellite centers among which were; Bamenda Regional Hospital, Mutengene Baptist Hospital, Mboppi Baptist Hospital, etc . He further listed 8 types of children cancers, their symptoms and their signs. He ended with a take home message ie cancer is curable when discovered early enough.

BREAK AND SNACKS……….

Module 3; Common myths of childhood cancer/ presentation of brochures and flyers

Mme Yvonne coordinated the session where some of the myths gotten were; cancer is contagious, while the CEO shares flyers.

Common and curable Childhood Cancers

Dr Mbah Glenn the nation’s coordinator for Childhood Cancer presented on the common and curable childhood cancers. He differentiated between adult and childhood cancer. Gave the participants talks on how anyone can safe a child with cancer. He stated that most cancer in children generally has no known cause and elaborated more about the various types of cancers stating their signs and symptoms, how it can be cure and the effect of the cure.
How to prepare for a community outreach
Mr Jator Brian came up and gave tips on how to prepare for and outreach in order to create awareness to the community. He listed 13 explainable points on how to effectively prepare for an outreach.
Closing
At 3:30pm closing remarks and family pictures and at 4:02pm launch and end of workshop. Transport was allocated to participants and departure.