B4G Foundation

B4G Foundation outreach to Cancer survivors in Port harcourt Nigeria, November 2025.

More thanks to our donors, associates and survivors. More blessings and perfection of healing 🙏🙏🙏

Built For God, B4G, Foundation
10th year anniversary……

2014 - 2024.

Reaching out to Cancer patients and survivors.

In conjunction with Dianne Mastectomy Inc., Canada and our numerous donors and associates.

A video reminiscence of our activities that traversed the cities of Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja….all in Nigeria in the past 10yrs reaching out to over 3,000 patients/survivors, boosting their self confidence through counseling, debunking the myths about Cancer while ascertaining the facts and helping in enhancing their social lives during and after treatment.

Today, March 4, 2025
@ LASUTH, Oncology Dept by 9.30a.m

To God be all the glory .

Breast Cancer awareness and outreach in Port Harcourt, Nigeria on 22nd October 2023…..hosted by B4G Foundation .
Survivors and Thrivors were supported with prosthesis and prosthetic bras, compression sleeves etc etc and counseling to enhance their social lifestyles .

Next date shall be in December 2023….thanks to all our associates and donors 🙏🙏🙏

Today, 25th August, 2023 B4G (Built-4-God) Foundation held an awareness campaign on Cancer @ Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Ikeja wherein we supported cancer survivors/thrivors with prostheses and prosthetic bras for those that had mastectomy (breast surgery)….to enhance their social lifestyles after the procedure.

Thanks to all our encouragers, supporters, survivors and volunteers….God bless us more amen🙏🙏🙏

B4G Foundation outreach event, Port Harcourt, Rivers Nigeria in November 2023 to support Breast Cancer Survivors with Prosthetic Bras, Breast Prosthesis, Compression Sleeves and Socks, literature and professional counseling……Thanks to our associates, donors and all cancer survivors…..God bless us more amennn 🙏🙏🙏

B4G Foundation held an outreach and support for Cancer Survivors in Lagos Nigeria on 25th February 2022 at Lagos State University teaching hospital, Ikeja…….. after a long lull due to Covid 19 pandemic and associated restrictions.

Sadly, B4G mourns the passage of our dear facilitator, Dianne, who passed on in January in Canada…..May her lovely and beautiful soul continue to rest in peace…🙏🙏🙏

Huge appreciation and thanks to all our facilitators, volunteers and participants…….let’s do it again and again.

All glory be to the Almighty God 🙏🙏🙏

Gone too Soon…

I’m so so saddened to learn of the demise of Dianne, such a kind hearted and lovely lady.

Our condolences to the dear family of Dianne at this period of her passage.

I met Dianne through my sister inlaw, OJ who picks up her needs as a Cancer survivor from her business office.
I’ve been a survivor too since 2011 and got introduced in 2016.

She took interest immediately in our Foundation activities, B4G Foundation for Cancer patients, as we support cancer survivors in Nigeria.

Dianne Mastectomy Inc, via Dianne, has been supporting Cancer survivors in Nigeria by freely donating Prosthetic bras, Prosthesis, mastectomy swimming suits, compression sleeves, literature on cancer survivorship etc etc on a bi-annual basis.
This intervention by Dianne helped to assuage the needs of cancer survivors in Nigeria.

Dianne….always with a smile…Omg!!
Gone too soon.

May her beautiful soul rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus. Dianne’s family, Sandy and others, God keep you all amennn 🙏

B4G Foundation outreach to patients at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital today, July 2, 2021.

All glory be to the Almighty God….🙏🙏🙏

Thanks to all volunteers, sponsors and members of B4G Foundation.

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Device Radiation & Cancer: My Journey With Cancer

August 16, 2020

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Often overlooked is the potential connection between radiation from the mobile devices in our life and cancer. One patient details the potential impact on her life.

I was a runner and now I am a cancer warrior.

In November of 2016, I developed a softball sized tumor in my left thigh; the same thigh that I would place my laptop on for hours at a time. I had learned that my cancer may have been caused by radiation, yet I had no idea how that applied to me and then it hit me — my laptop.

I spent hours upon hours with my laptop on the same thigh where the tumor formed not knowing that it shouldn't touch my body. How many of you have read the disclaimer about any of your mobile devices? I never did, but when I looked up the disclaimer for my laptop, I learned that it should be kept 8 inches away from my body. It's a LAPTOP! Who knew??

Cancer Warrior Girl

The disclaimer for my cell phone says to reduce RF exposure, use hands free options such as speakerphone, text messaging or using the supplied headphones.

Think about the fact that notepads and tablets use many of the same components as cell phones, then think about all of the children who use these daily for education and entertainment purposes. How many parents are aware of this?

In 2011 the International Agency for Research on Cancer, an agency of the World Health Organization, classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans based on an increased risk for glioma, a type of brain cancer associated with wireless phone use.

In 2012, The Government Office of Accountability published a report stating that testing requirements for mobile phones should be reassessed by the FCC. To date, the FCC has not updated their exposure limit to the new recommended limit adopted by other countries including countries in Europe. The guidelines have not changed, and we are being exposed to more radiation.

Ronald Melnick, PHD, a toxicologist with the National Institute of Health who led the study states, “For children the cancer risks may be greater than that for adults because of greater pe*******on and absorption of cell phone radiation in the brains of children and because the developing nervous system of children is more susceptible to tissue-damaging agents.”

Now, with the onset of virtual reality games that require cell phones, (and most do), our kids our holding these devices right to their skulls.

Where does the American Academy of Pediatrics stand on this issue? They recommend that we limit our children's screen time and states that cell phones and similar devices are not recommended for children and toddlers. They also advocate the need for providing parents with meaningful disclosure.

So, what can we do?

We can start by limiting our children's screen time and downloading content then turning off the WiFi and putting the device in airplane mode.Use the speakerphone or text messaging when possible.Avoid carrying these devices in your pocket or bra, in fact, don't let any of these devices touch your body for an extended period.Don't sleep with your phone on your pillow or bed.Reach out to your elected officials and urge them to create legislation that will require prominently displayed warnings on these devices.

Had there been a prominently displayed disclosure on my device, I would never ever have taken a chance of risking the ability to run or losing my life.

I urge you to educate yourself and protect yourself and your children from mobile device radiation.

Just as there are warnings on a pack of ci******es, there needs to be clear warning as well on mobile devices. Cell phones, notepads and laptops are not going anywhere, and I wouldn't want them to; we all rely on them so much. At the very least, a warning label can make a parent aware that there are ways to protect their children by safely using these devices.

I have developed 5 more tumors; the most recent one is inoperable and developed in my heart causing me to have 3 strokes. My mission with the time that I have left on this earth is to create awareness.

If I can educate just one person about this, then my own cancer will not have been in vain.

Giving up is not an option!

Cally Pivano writes about her journey on her blog Cancer Warrior Girl.

Helpful Tips for Conquering Fears During Cancer Treatment

August 29, 2020

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Feeling overwhelmed and scared during cancer treatment is completely normal. Here are some tips to help patients conquer their fears each step of the way.

Managing Fears During Cancer Discovery and Diagnosis

You cannot hide from your cancer! It’s important that you quickly face it! Knowledge is power, so learn about the kind of cancer you have, gather the details about its stage and prognosis. Then you can move on to finding out how to take control and what you can do: What tests and treatments are available? What are the benefits and risks of each?

This information will arm you with knowledge to help you do whatever you can to be sure that you’re getting the best possible treatment, which is empowering.

Another part of easing your fears during this time can be connecting with a physician with whom you can develop confidence and trust. Your physician will guide you through the whole journey ahead of you.

You can also discover your own strengths and weaknesses, your personal beliefs as well as how others can help you and who your friends are in this challenging time.

With all this crucial information, you can take charge of your life and redirect it.

Building a Medical Plan for Cancer Treatment

The most difficult part of your journey will be at the beginning; between diagnosis and when a treatment plan is made. It’s a time of shock and great uncertainty. Simply knowing that this period is the worst can make it more bearable!

As you begin to develop your treatment plan, consider getting several opinions. It’s reassuring to hear the same options recommended by different doctors.

And once you have chosen the right physician, you can relax a little and know that your specialist will do their absolute best for you.

Managing Anxiety During Cancer Treatment Appointments

You will have to see your doctor many times. Despite their best intentions, time spent waiting can sometimes be prolonged, especially if you have multiple tests and exams scheduled on the same day. Make sure you bring a pillow, a crossword puzzle or even a laptop or a tablet if it helps you feel more comfortable. As long as you’re not so loud that you disturb other patients, the staff won’t mind these coping tools.

It’s also a good idea to write down all your questions and bring them with you to every visit. Keeping a notebook or journal can help you see just how far you’ve come since the beginning of your journey and can be a safe place to share even your scariest or angriest thoughts.

While going through your therapy, don’t get down on yourself if you do not follow every direction explicitly. You’re the one going through your individual experience and therapy. Feel free to express your wishes to your physician. If you think some courses of therapy would be too hard for you, speak up.

Cancer Treatment Testing and Waiting for Results

Throughout your therapy, there will be visits for urine and blood tests and body scans. Generally, they shouldn’t be difficult, but they can cause some anxiety. MRI scans seem to cause the most concern, but results provided by an MRI are often superior to conventional scans. Keep your eyes closed and visualize being somewhere on a beach or a place you enjoy. Practice slow and even breathing.

Your physician may also give you medication to help you relax.

Waiting for test results can also be scary. Ask your physician to call you back as soon as possible. They will be sensitive to your anxiety. If you miss that call, don’t wait multiple days to follow up on your results.

Distract yourself with activities and people that make you happy and remind yourself of how many proactive steps you’ve taken to care for yourself mentally and emotionally as well as physically.

What About Clinical Trials for Cancer?

August 28, 2020

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A former clinical trial designer at the National Cancer Institute offers patients with cancer advice on why they should consider joining clinical trials and provides insight into two common misconceptions about trials.

I recently moderated a virtual workshop for seven patients with cancer who were diagnosed within the past six months, along with their primary caregivers. And the subject of clinical trials came up.

As someone who spent 30 years designing clinical trials and analyzing outcomes for the National Cancer Institute, I recently put together a resource for newly diagnosed patients with cancer. One of the sections in the resource is called “Getting Treatment: The Basics of Cancer Care, Standard Treatment vs. Clinical Trials.”

But, as I learned during the workshop, it seems that many want more information regarding the topic of clinical trials.

There were three people in the workshop who had just been diagnosed and were still looking at what their treatment options might be, once their differential diagnoses were completed. Two more were diagnosed less than three months ago, with very serious stage 3 and 4 cancers. Two more participants were diagnosed four months ago, had undergone surgery, and were already receiving standard treatment.

All of them were still fuzzy on the idea of clinical trials and wanted to know if they should be considering them. In fact, depending on the type and site of the cancer, and where they were willing to go for treatment, any of them might be a candidate for participating in a clinical trial.

None of them had been told that there was a standard treatment available for their cancer that worked extremely well in other patients who shared the same characteristics as themselves (for example, age, gender, race).

If I were in their place, I’d want to check out other treatment options. They all agreed they would like to check further into clinical trials and asked for basic information on why, and how to go about it.

So, first, here are the basic reasons why you might want to consider becoming a participant in a clinical trial.If you:

Have a cancer for which there is currently no standard treatment that has been shown to be routinely effective in reducing or curing your cancer.Have a cancer for which the standard treatment has been effective in some patients, but not shown to be effective for many others.Are diagnosed with a later stage disease or were treated for your cancer, but it recurred later.Have a cancer for which the standard treatment has been effective, but for which the researchers are looking for new ways to reduce the side effects or to find new approaches that work as well or better than standard treatment.Want to consider a treatment that will take less time, cost less, or need less radical surgery or high doses, but still have the same or better outcome.

Clinical trials are basically studies funded by the government, by other cancer foundations, and by pharmaceutical and medical device companies who are developing new cancer-fighting treatments and techniques.

The results of clinical trial studies, called “treatment outcomes” may include better methods for eliminating a cancer tumor or cancer cells, shrinking the tumor’s size, stopping the cancer cells from multiplying, keeping cancer from spreading, and/or keeping it from coming back. Or, the outcomes may focus on easing post-treatment nausea, avoiding side effects, bolstering the immune system’s defense against infection or other secondary illnesses, or managing pain. These second set of treatment outcomes may be of benefit to patients, even if they have already begun a standard course of treatment.

There are, however, two misconceptions about clinical trials. First, that patients who are being treated are human “guinea pigs.” I reassure patients that laboratory testing of these treatments has been exhaustive before it reaches being studied in humans. Also, if a patient participates in a study assessing a drug, they will not be given a “sugar pill,” or placebo, instead of a cancer treatment drug or drugs. They will either receive the new treatment or treatment protocol that is the subject of the study, or they will receive the standard treatment.

The amount of available clinical trials can vary from none to many depending on the disease. A trial may be available for a patient, but it could be in another part of the country and patients need to determine if they want to go there for treatment. Or, one could exist, but patients may be excluded from participating for a variety of reasons.

Eligibility requirements are developed when a study is designed to protect the volunteer patients from any undue risk, and to make the results of the research more reliable.

Understand that it is possible that a doctor just doesn’t know about any, or all, trials for a type of cancer. They could also have a bias against clinical trials or may say they are too expensive and mostly not covered by insurance.

I would suggest checking them out anyway. A patient, with or without a doctor, can look up which oncology doctors are conducting clinical trials for a specific disease in PDQ, a database developed by the National Cancer Institute. It is updated monthly with the latest listings of clinical trials and their criteria for eligibility. It is an extensive list, although it excludes many trials from drug companies’ trials or ones funded solely by drug companies, without NCI funding. For more information on company-sponsored trials, visit CenterWatch.

Many drug companies often bear costs associated with their trials and may pay patients for participating. Also, many government-funded trials are conducted at cancer centers that have found financial resources to help patients whose insurance is inadequate.

Lastly, I advise patients not to think they aren’t treatable if they don’t qualify for a study. They may be eligible for another trial, whether it’s an ongoing one or happening later.

B4G(Built 4 God) Foundation....

At an outreach organised today, 25th August 2020, at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Oncology dept. IKEJA, LAGOS ....

Open air gathering in respect of Covid 19 protocols....

Cancer Survivors were presented with survival kits such as

Inflammation sleeves/stockings, Prostatic Bras and Prosthesis ( for those that had Mastectomy treatment),
Camisoles,
Pamphlets detailing Do's and Don'ts on Cancer . .....

Thanks to the HOD and the team at LASUTH, Oncology Dept.

Much appreciation to our Volunteers and survivors that stood in and made this happen.

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU ALL....