Agnes Adaora Orji foundation

06/10/2025

💗 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Yesterday, an exceptionally rated event empowering Breast cancer awareness event was organised, in loving memory of our dearest Late Adaora Orji. To raise awareness of Breast and provide early detection training and advice to many women.

✨ Highlights included:
• 👩‍⚕️ Talks from GPs & cancer experts
• 🗣️ Real stories from Black women with lived experience
• 🎗️ Early detection training to save lives

⚠️ Why this matters: Black women in the UK face higher rates of late diagnosis and up to 40% higher mortality — not from biology, but from barriers to screening, awareness, and culturally safe spaces.

💬 Our attendees called the day empowering, safe & life-changing. Together, we’re breaking stigma and championing early detection.

24/09/2025

October is around the corner and it is Breast cancer awareness Month!
Join us for a Breastcancer awareness dinner to raise awareness about breast cancer and to educate people on early detection!

For sponsorship for this great cause, please get in touch!

13/09/2025

You all are Invited!

19/07/2025

“Anyone who knows me knows I don't do things by halves, so to have cancer in both breasts was very me.

“I had absolutely no symptoms and could feel no lumps. My diagnosis came from a routine mammogram - if ever there was a reason to get your screening this is it!

“When I came round from my operation I remember thinking, ‘Well that's not so bad’. I had no pain and 4 very neat dressings. I'd had tumours removed by lumpectomy from both breasts, and lymph node removal from both underarms.

“What they didn’t seem to mention is the blue b***s! My surgeon used blue dye as a guide for my lymph node removal.

“Almost 3 years on I still have blue b***s – much to the amusement of myself, family and friends.

“Always accept help, whether that’s from family, friends or charities like Breast Cancer Now. There’s no prize for struggling alone.

“I think it’s really important to find other people who have been affected by cancer and understand what you’re going through.

“With family and friends, you often put on a brave face. But being around people who understand and who you can talk openly with makes all the difference.

“I’ve now signed up for this year’s Afternoon Tea. Baking is a passion of mine – Victoria sponge is my signature bake!

“If I hold an Afternoon Tea, I’ll invite all my friends and get them to bring their friends too. My house isn’t huge, but I know we’d manage!

“If you’re thinking about holding a tea, just do it! Worry about the ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ later. You could have an Afternoon Tea with 3 people, and it would still make a big difference.” – Beverley, our fantastic supporter.

Could you raise a cuppa with Beverley this August? Sign up for your fundraising kit today!

https://breastcancernow.org/afternoon-tea/sign-up-to-afternoon-tea/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=afternoontea

14/07/2025

In loving memory of Adaora Agnes Orji 10 years in heaven.
Video production of her biography, legacy and impact is ongoing. If you want to take part in this please get in touch.

06/06/2025

“Research into triple negative breast cancer is vital as it is one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. Unfortunately, there are very few targeted treatments for this type of cancer, and we need to find new therapies.

“We are so grateful to Asda for funding the Breast Cancer Now Research Unit at King’s College London, and we wanted to say a huge thank you to Asda for their ongoing support.

“The unit is the first of its kind and solely dedicated to triple negative breast cancer research. It allows us and other teams to improve our knowledge and find new ways to treat the 8,250 women who are diagnosed with this type of cancer every year in the UK.

“Triple negative breast cancer is more likely to return and spread in the first few years after initial treatment compared to other breast cancers. And when it spreads, we call this secondary breast cancer and it’s currently incurable. So, some of our current research uses AI to predict if the cancer is likely to spread around the body.

“We hope that in the future this research will help doctors inform the best treatment choices for women facing a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis and prevent their cancer spreading.” – Dr Anita Grigoriadis, Professor of Molecular and Digital Pathology, Kings College London

Discover how our research is transforming the future of breast cancer – and how you can make a difference at the link below.

https://breastcancernow.org/our-research/about-our-research/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=research&utm_content=300525asda

06/06/2025

"While I was heavily pregnant with my son, I discovered a lump in my breast while taking a bath. At first, I didn’t think much of it - I was young, hormonal, and heavily pregnant.

"During my son’s 6-8 week check up, I mentioned the lump to my GP. She wasn’t initially worried, but still referred me to the breast clinic for further investigation. The specialist recommended an ultrasound for clarity. However, when the radiographer immediately suggested a biopsy, I knew something wasn’t right. My heart sank.

"After a tense wait, I was called back into the room where the consultant delivered the news: ‘We’re sorry, but we’re fairly certain this is likely a small cancer.’ The words hit me like a ton of bricks, and my world completely changed in an instant. I had gone alone to the appointment, never imagining it would lead to this.

"I started chemotherapy, which included 4 rounds of EC and 4 rounds of paclitaxel.

"I underwent a mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction, which went well. However, shortly after the surgery, I started feeling extremely fatigued. When I went back to the clinic to discuss the radiotherapy plan, I mentioned experiencing some nerve pain in my back.

"The oncologist ordered a scan, which brought devastating news: the cancer had spread to my liver, marking the point when my world truly shattered. I was holding my 10 month old son when I received the news of my secondary breast cancer diagnosis.

"At just 25 years old, I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, and now I continue to face each day, navigating this journey as best as I can.

"By sharing my story, I hope to inspire others to check their bodies and become familiar with any changes. Cancer can turn your world upside down, but early detection can lead to a better prognosis. Please take care of yourselves and don’t ignore the signals your body gives you. It can make all the difference." - Sky

Most breast cancers don’t come back, but it’s important to know the signs to look out for in case they do. Find out more at the link in our bio.

https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-secondary-breast-cancer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=services&utm_content=210525sky

06/05/2025

At Adaora Orji foundation, we will keeping raising awareness about breast cancer to promote early detection of rural women.

12/12/2024

21/11/2024

21/11/2024

Did you know around 400 men in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year?

Many people don’t know that men can get breast cancer because they don’t think that men have breasts. But everyone has breast tissue.

This is why it’s important for everyone to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

This International Men’s Day, learn more about breast cancer in men and what signs and symptoms to look out for on our website.

https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/primary-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-in-men/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=services&utm_content=191124internationalmensday