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SURVIVING THE SCOURGE OF CANCER

My journey…

By Farooq Oreagba

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• 8/9 years ago, I was honoured with

an invitation to speak at this distinguished gathering. Then the subject was about Capital Market development in Nigeria

• A lot has happened in the interim

but yet I find myself back here again

• What I plan to share with you today

is more valuable than any financial advise I could ever give you

• Distinguished ladies and

Gentlemen, my name is Farooq Adedayo Oreagba and I’m a cancer

• survivor. I would like to share my

story with you…

INTRO

HIGH SPIRITS DURING BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT

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70% OF ALL CANCER DEATHS CAN BE PREVENTED BY EARLY DETECTION

2013 Slipped disc 2014 3rd - February Routine scan 12th - February Initial results indicate high probability of malignant activity i.e cancer April - Bone marrow Biopsy confirms stage 1 multiple Myeloma Apr - Begin Chemotherapy Aug - Bone marrow transplant Sept - Further Chemotherapy January - Test indicate partial remission 3rd February Complete remission 2014 2015

CANCER TIMELINE

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In the near term, we can save more lives and make a greater difference by creating awareness about the benefits of early detection. Help create and support charities that look to facilitate cheap and affordable screening for Nigerians. This will undoubtedly save numerous lives Get checked and stay Healthy

THE MESSAGE

LUCKY TO BE DIAGNOSED EARLY

Please have regular checks because cancer does not discriminate and no matter how successful an accountant you are, we are all vulnerable

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–FAROOQ OREAGBA “IT IS ALWAYS THE RIGHT TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING ...” More diagnostic centers being made available and greater awareness about the benefits of early detection will help save numerous lives in Nigeria

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EDCAN

EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER

JANUARY 2017 FEBRUARY 2017 JULY 2017

NMC re opens to patients EDCAN presented funds to Nuclear Medicine Center: US $10,000 grant To be followed by US $50,000 interest free loan to enable NMC serve its patients. Costs for detection scans range from N4,400 to N50,000 Costs for treatment start at N350,000 compared with India Medical tourism - minimum requirement is N1.5M EDCAN charity set up to create awareness. Ran 42km Access bank Marathon to create awareness and raise funds for EDCAN, as part of it’s efforts to assist Nuclear Medicine Center. Located at UCH Afe Babolola Building Ibadan Raised N1.5M Approx. in 7 days

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CANCER CAN BE BEATEN

Get checked regularly to stay healthy

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