Cancer Association of Botswana (CAB) is a

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run,

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established as a

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in 1998. They are dedicated to reducing the impact of cancer on all affected in Botswana.

Mission

Cancer Association of Botswana is dedicated to reducing the impact of

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on all affected in

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by increasing awareness and education to promote healthy lifestyles and early detection of cancer, facilitating medical care and providing counseling and support to those affected.

Programs

*Awareness CAB promotes prevention and health promotion through talks, conferences, campaigns and the distribution of brochures and posters throughout the country. *Care Through Tshiamo House (the Interim Care Home) temporary accommodation, medical care, and meals are provided to patients while they are receiving treatment at

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and

Gaborone Private Hospital Gaborone ( , , ) is the capital and largest city of Botswana with a population of 246,325 based on the 2022 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana. Its agglomeration is home to 421,907 inhabitants at the 2011 census. Gaboron ...

. Cancer Association of Botswana also provides transportation for patients to go to the hospitals for treatment. *Support CAB offers free, confidential counseling to patients, family, and friends. After-care is also offered to patients after returning to their respective homes through follow up telephone calls and home visits. *Reach for Recovery CAB has a group of survivors who visit cancer patients at their homes and provide them with emotional and spiritual support. This allows for a process whereby cancer victims transform into cancer survivors through active, optimistic and healthy outlook and lifestyle.

References

External links

Official website
*https://www.sundaystandard.info/cancer-association-of-botswana-launches-website/ * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cancer Association Of Botswana Cancer organizations Medical and health organisations based in Botswana