Did you know that we have a retail pharmacy at our Oncology center?
The pharmacy caters to patients undergoing treatment so that there is no need to go off-site for prescribed drugs.
Over the counter drugs also available for walk in patients in the neighborhood. Do not hesitate to call the pharmacy for further assistance.
On the 16th of November, We published an article explaining how Oncocare planned to assist Mr. Kangausaru with local treatment.
His story is so inspiring we have decided to share it with you:
It all started when I noticed a very small lump below the bottom of my right eye which I thought was just a swollen artery. It was painless at first so I brushed it off, telling myself that it would disappear. As the lump grew in size it became a tumor and the pain increased.
I first went to Parirenyatwa Hospital for treatment. Results from tests carried out revealed that the tumor was in fact cancerous. The tumour was operated on, but reappeared after a few months. The pain was excruciating, especially when trying to close my eyes. It came to a point where I was only using my left eye.
I was hopeless. I thought that was the end of my life. I was referred to India, but did not have the$10 000 required for medical treatment and related traveling expenses. I could smell my death and was in unbearable pain. I appealed to the public for assistance and received an overwhelming response which I am grateful for. However, the donations were far from enough. Raising the funds was proving to be a tremendous challenge.
Right at the point when I was losing hope, I received a call that changed my life. It was from Oncocare Cancer Centre Zimbabwe, offering to give me a new lease of life by offering medical treatment. Suddenly, there was hope. Oncocare Zimbabwe, a local Cancer treatment center, heard my plight through efforts of the media. Oncocare championed my cause by offering and coordinating my treatment in the form of CT scans and pathology services as well as pulling together their medical resources and network of related specialists and hospital. All my treatment was done locally in Zimbabwe instead of traveling to India. My hope was revived and I was full of life again.
During the middle January 2017 I was booked at West End Clinic for an operation to remove the tumour and it was successfully done by our local clinicians. I could not believe that such a major operation could be done here in Zimbabwe without any complications. I am really grateful that we have such a great team of local experienced doctors. Now I am a free man; my eye sight is restored and the pain is bearable as I am on my way to recovery.
Mr. Kangausaru on his visit to Oncocare after surgery.
I would like to thank all who have assisted me in various ways including the operating doctor, anaesthetist, West End Hospital, the media who have brought my cause to the public front and last but not least Oncocare Zimbabwe. For me besides that I am feeling better, the other important part is that I got treatment in Zimbabwe instead of going to India for cancer treatment.
Mr. Kangausaru with Oncocare C.E.O, Mr Deda
To all Zimbabweans and the world at large, I say this monster called Cancer is real. Seek diagnosis and treatment early. Do not ignore any lump or waste time blaming illness on witchcraft. We need to educate each other about the various forms of Cancer, hence programs like Cancer Awareness campaigns should be carried out regularly. Cancer is a killer disease if treatment is not done early. Let us unite and fight this fiery animal. Every day people are dying due to cancer related diseases. It is a national disaster.
Let us help each other. Early detection, early treatment and a life is saved. Let us have faith in local doctors. They can do it. Oncocare and its partners did it for me.
— Mr. Kangausaru–
We have partnered with nearby facilities that are open to hosting our patients who live outside of Harare.
If you need a cozy, comfortable and private place to stay while in town for treatment, consider checking into Wavell House or Jessamy Guest Lodge.
The private lodge us designed for comfortable stay with extra long king size beds, spacious interiors and private parking spaces. Rooms are spread across extensive grounds to provide privacy and a sense of tranquility. Rates include bed, breakfast, cleaning and laundry. Lunch and dunner available on request.
Website: http://www.wavell-house.com/
The guest house offers tastefully furnished rooms with en suite facilities. The rooms are set in private units, in a large tranquil garden surround. Rates include full English breakfast, laundry service, secure parking and dinner on special request.
Website: http://www.jessamy.co.zw/
Oncocare Zimbabwe would like to wish a very warm Christmas full of peace and good health to our dear patients and partners – past, present and future.
We have witnessed growth in our Oncocare community since the inception of Oncocare Zimbabwe. Local Cancer treatment dialogue has increased on our various media platforms. Interest and participation in Cancer awareness events has also increased and, most importantly, the number of people walking through our doors to inquire about treatment options has grown over the year 2016. This could not have been done with out you, our valued Oncocare Community and so we say:
We hope to continue on this upward trend in the years to come, building a community mind-set, a sense of accountability and responsibility towards the fight against Cancer. Our aim is to widen our reach to people in Zimbabwe and the surrounds, affording them the chance to know about and access oncology services locally. Together, this is possible.
We look forward to increased dialogue, early diagnoses and treatment, educating one another and ultimately reducing the Cancer burden in Zimbabwe and its surrounds.
Never under-estimate the power of word of mouth. Tell someone and you could help save a life.
Merry Christmas and prosperous new year to you and yours.
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Oncocare Zimbabwe
On the Friday, 25 November 2016, Oncocare Zimbabwe will be hosting a big walkathon, the first of its kind for the company. A series of events have been hosted in the month of November such as the #Spray4Cancer, #TreeOfLove and two shavathons, all paving way for the much anticipated #Strut4Cancer walk.
Adults pay $5 while children pay $2 to participate in the initiative. Funds raised will be directed towards children of Kidzcan Zimbabwe to afford them the chance to receive treatment for Cancer. As Oncocare, we hope that the event will bring the community together in the fight against Cancer, raising awareness about the disease as well as the locally available treatment options. With just 2 days to go, we therefore look forward to seeing people come out in numbers, showing support for the cause.
See details below on how to participate in the event. We hope to see you there!
Zeyn Jogee has a passion for people. He does an amazing job of putting together events to raise funds for people living with Cancer. He not only does it because he is an Oncocare representative, but goes above and beyond the call of duty, working late hours for the cause because he has such a big heart.
Zeyn participated in the Oncocare shavathon in November 2016, electing to go bald in show of his support for people living with Cancer who often experience hair loss due to cancer treatment. He also organized and participated in the Oncocare #Spray4Cancer and #treeOfLove events, which were aimed at raising funds for children of KidzCan Zimbabwe with the aim of getting them treatment they deserve.
Zeyn says:
All I can say is that I did it to help the kids [of Kidzcan Zimbabwe]. Oncocare has the equipment, the facilities and drugs, so why can’t we use all this to heal some of the kids? I want us to start with one child, then more and more and more and more! I have a passion in my heart for this, so I needed to show everyone that I am serious about the shave. Whatever little cent that we can direct towards helping the smallees counts. If we all shaved our heads for cancer and got $1 sponsorship, there would be billions! Billions to help save lives wowwww!
