In commemoration of World Most cancers Day 2025, a most cancers group, Venture PINK BLUE – Well being & Psychological Belief Centre, in collaboration with the International Colorectal Most cancers Affiliation, premiered a brand new documentary movie titled “Blood in My Stool.”
“Blood in My Stool” is a groundbreaking documentary movie that confronts the pressing concern of colorectal most cancers in Nigeria.
By highly effective survivor tales and professional insights, the movie highlighted the often-overlooked realities of this illness, emphasizing that many lives might be saved with early detection.
Talking on the occasion, the Government Director of Venture PINK BLUE, Runcie Chidebe, stated that colorectal most cancers is the fourth main explanation for most cancers deaths in Nigeria.
Based on him, out of the 8,114 Nigerians recognized with colorectal most cancers, 5,912 died of the illness in 2022.
“Merely put, over 70% of Nigerians recognized with colorectal most cancers died in 2022. These deaths are usually not simply numbers and figures; these deaths are sufferers, dad and mom, moms, fathers, brothers, sisters, and relations who’re breadwinners to their households. These are preventable deaths if these cancers are recognized early and handled early.
“Painfully, a lot of the most cancers consciousness and advocacy has been centered on breast, cervical, and prostate cancers; colorectal most cancers is very uncared for, and Nigerians recognized with colorectal most cancers are hardly ever seen or heard of.
“Each day, we see the faces of breast most cancers survivors, however we hardly ever see or hear the tales of those that have survived colorectal most cancers. For that reason, Venture PINK BLUE and the International Colon Most cancers Affiliation have partnered and produced this documentary on‘Blood in My Stool’,” stated Chidebe.
The premiere of the movie was formally opened by the Minister of Youth Growth, Ayodele Olawande, who urged Nigerians to desist from smoking and to not ignore any blood of their stools.
“To the younger folks on this room, I need you to be well being champions in your communities. I encourage you to desist from tobacco smoking. A number of information from world wide have proven that smoking is chargeable for 16 several types of most cancers.
“Don’t ignore any blood in your stool. Blood in stool and rectal bleeding have been discovered to be signs of colon most cancers. Eat natural, restrict alcohol, and keep a wholesome way of life. Being chubby can improve your danger of colon most cancers.
“As we watch ‘Blood in My Stool’ immediately, let it not simply be one other movie screening. Let it’s a wake-up name that any blood in your stool shouldn’t be ignored. Let it encourage motion to scale back the burden of colon most cancers in Nigeria. Let it drive us to do extra for youth well being and most cancers care in Nigeria,” he added.
In his remark, Candace Henley, Director of Fairness and Partnerships, International Colon Most cancers Affiliation, USA, stated that the documentary serves as a significant name to motion to boost consciousness and provoke pressing conversations concerning the want for equitable and accessible most cancers care. “Blood in My Stool” makes use of the voices of colorectal most cancers sufferers to make sure they’re seen, heard, and supported, reworking the narrative round this vital well being concern.
Mrs. Yemisi Daodu, a colorectal most cancers survivor who shared her story within the documentary, stated, “In my case, I began seeing blood in my stool, and instantly I visited the hospital, and it was recognized that I’ve colon most cancers. The analysis was early, and I began remedy immediately. Since then, I’m doing nice. This explains the good thing about early detection and remedy.
“You see, I did the remedy overseas. In a rustic the place over 40% of Nigerians are poor, what number of sufferers can journey overseas for most cancers remedy? For that reason, I’ve all the time been compelled to share my story with Nigerians and get folks to know the well being inequities in order that sufferers may be positioned on the centre of their care.
