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A non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against cancer, HIV, and other chronic diseases...and WINNING! Support us with a tax-deductible donation.

04/14/2026

In Black communities, the impact of this esophageal cancer is disproportionately high, often diagnosed at later stages when treatment is more difficult.
We are changing the narrative through education.

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month.

Dans les communautés noires, l'impact du cancer de l'œsophage est disproportionnellement élevé, souvent diagnostiqué à des stades avancés lorsque le traitement est plus complexe.
Nous changeons la donne grâce à l'éducation.

Avril est le Mois de sensibilisation au cancer de l'œsophage.

04/13/2026

She lost her hair—but not her dignity.

Through our CASEC Crowns Program, Patcha Foundation provides wigs and breast prosthetics to women undergoing cancer treatment—helping them feel whole, confident, and seen again.

Because healing is not just physical… it’s emotional too.

Thanks to your support, we are restoring more than appearance—we are restoring hope.

Join us. Be part of someone’s healing journey.

04/09/2026

Jeunes. Forts. Mais pas invincibles.

Les adolescents et jeunes adultes (15–39 ans) font de plus en plus face au cancer—et dans nos communautés noires, l’impact est encore plus lourd.

Trop souvent, on ignore les signes.
Trop souvent, on arrive à l’hôpital trop t**d.

Cette semaine, on ne fait pas seulement parler—on agit.

Écoute ton corps.
Va te faire dépister.
Parle aussi à quelqu’un que tu aimes de le faire.

Le dépistage précoce peut sauver la vie.

Du 6 au 10 avril, c’est la Semaine de sensibilisation au cancer chez les adolescents et jeunes adultes (AJA).

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Young. Strong. But no be say you invincible.

Cancer no dey look age.
Even young people (15–39) fit get am—and for we Black community, e dey affect we more.

Too many times, people dey ignore signs.
Too many times, dem dey go hospital when e don too late.

This week, no be only awareness—na action.

Listen to your body.
Go check yourself.
Tell person wey you love make e go check too.

Early check fit save life.

April 6–10 na AYA Cancer Awareness Week
(Adolescent and Young Adult)

04/08/2026

Le cancer du testicule est l’un des cancers les plus traitables lorsqu’il est détecté tôt — mais la sensibilisation reste insuffisante dans la communauté noire.

Même si les hommes noirs sont moins souvent touchés, ils sont plus souvent diagnostiqués à un stade avancé. D’où l’importance de l’information et de la vigilance.

Pourquoi c’est important :
Les symptômes sont souvent discrets et indolores. Un simple auto‑examen mensuel peut faire toute la différence.

>>Parlez de santé testiculaire autour de vous.
>>Partagez cette publication pour informer votre communauté.
>>En cas de changement, prenez rendez‑vous — la détection précoce est essentielle et fait toute la différence.

Avril : Mois de sensibilisation au cancer du testicule

04/05/2026

On sait que le mot « cancer » fait peur, et on n’en parle pas souvent entre nous. Mais en tant qu'association, on se doit d'être directs : les cas de cancer du testicule sont en hausse chez les hommes noirs en ce moment.

Le plus surprenant ? Ce n’est pas une maladie de « vieux ». C’est le cancer numéro 1 chez les jeunes hommes en pleine force de l’âge (15-34 ans). Ça nous frappe là où on s’y attend le moins. On ne peut plus fermer les yeux.

La force, c'est de savoir. Quand on connaît les chiffres, on prend le contrôle. Si on le détecte tôt, le taux de guérison est de presque 100 %. C’est un combat qu'on PEUT gagner, mais ça commence en étant attentif. Faisons de notre santé une priorité.

Prenez 30 secondes pour lire les faits. Votre vie n'a pas de prix.

04/01/2026

Hello April!
This month shines a light on cancers that affect Blacks at higher rates, like testicular cancer, head & neck cancers, and young adult cancers. Early knowledge can save lives, and talking about our health is a form of love — for ourselves and for our families.

What you can do today and throughout April:
• Talk to your doctor about screenings
• Check in on your loved ones
• Share this post to spread awareness
• Learn the signs and listen to your body

Our community is powerful when we look out for each other. Let’s make April a month of action, healing, and knowledge.

03/27/2026

Beaucoup de personnes ne connaissent pas la différence entre le cancer a**l et le cancer re**al — pourtant, cela peut sauver des vies.

Ces cancers touchent des zones proches, mais ils sont différents. Ils n’ont pas les mêmes causes, les mêmes facteurs de risque ni les mêmes signes.

Soyez attentif à votre corps.
Ces signes ne doivent jamais être ignorés.

Un dépistage précoce peut sauver des vies.
👉 Consultez un professionnel de santé si quelque chose vous semble anormal.
**l

03/26/2026

The Wait is Over. Here's Your March Health News From Patcha Foundation - https://mailchi.mp/3b84221c05ee/patchafoundation-march2026-17514828

03/24/2026

The 13th International Congress on Cervical Cancer just ended in Yaoundé Cameroon. The Patcha Foundation was represented at the three-day event by Mr. Henry Nkwa, our Program Manager.

The event was jointly organized by the Ecole Nationale Supérieure Polytechnique de Yaoundé, the University of Yaoundé, the University Hospitals of Yaounde, the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and the University Hospitals of Geneva.

In addition to updating knowledge on cervical cancer prevention, and sharing expertise in the diagnosis and management of precancerous and early invasive cervical lesions, the congress introduced the innovative use of artificial intelligence in cervical cancer screening to improve detection and management practices.

The takeaways were many but one unifying action point emerged:
There must be strong alignment with WHO targets for eliminating cervical cancer: 90% vaccination, 70% screening and 90% treatment.

Patcha Foundation is committed to this goal and we are honored to be part of history in the making.

03/24/2026

Which of these gives you the most hope?

Progress is more than just a statistic—it’s more time with the people we love.

The latest data from Q1 2026 shows that cancer survival rates in the U.S. have reached a milestone 70%. This is a testament to the power of research, early detection, and the incredible new therapies being approved by the FDA this year.

From advancements in "liquid biopsies" (blood tests that catch cancer early) to the rise of personalized vaccines, the landscape of cancer care is shifting toward more effective, less toxic treatments.

We have compiled the Top 10 findings from the first quarter of 2026 so you can see how research is changing the game for patients and families everywhere.

Which of these gives you the most hope? Comment below!

03/23/2026

Multiple myeloma impacts Black communities at higher rates — which makes awareness and early action essential.
Know the symptoms
Understand the risk factors.

Our health is our strength. Talk to your doctor if you notice symptoms. Share this post and encourage loved ones to learn the signs too. Early action can save lives.
March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

03/23/2026

Strong communities talk about real health issues. That includes the symptoms and risks of cancer of the a**s, and steps to protect yourself. Awareness is prevention. Let’s break the stigma and talk about a**l cancer in our communities.
March is A**l Cancer Awareness Month

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