Blog – Breast Cancer In East Africa

By Phillipa Kibugu-DecuirSeptember 13, 20200Blog

State of Cancer Control in Rwanda: Past, Present, and Future Opportunities

Rwanda is a densely populated low-income country in East Africa. Previously considered a failed state after the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, Rwanda has seen remarkable growth over the past 2 decades. Health care…

Featured By Phillipa Kibugu-DecuirSeptember 11, 20200Blog

BCIEA On Mission to help & Support Women impacted by mastectomy

BCIEA Women impacted by mastectomy Due to the removal of one or both breasts as treatment for breast cancer.These patients are physically, psychologically and emotionally traumatized, stigmatized and lose their dignity and self confidence. Please…

By Phillipa Kibugu-DecuirJune 7, 20200Blog

Can we reduce the devastating impact of breast cancer in Rwanda?

Nothing can compare to the fear experienced when sitting in the doctor’s office and hearing the word cancer. I casually interviewed several breast cancer patients and survivors (62) in Rwanda and USA and 49 of…

By Phillipa Kibugu-DecuirApril 19, 20180Blog

I am a survivor and I will inspire and educate others about cancer…

As we celebrate 2019 World Cancer Day, I cannot help but reflect on how I got involved in the Fight against Cancer with the hope that may be, my story will touch someone out there…

By Phillipa Kibugu-DecuirApril 19, 20180Blog

We can do a lot of prevention by educating the youth.

After a deadly encounter with breast cancer which claimed the life of her sister, Philippa Kibugu Decuir is now at the forefront of the fight against the disease. In 2009, she got involved in breast…