Funds Sources: Health Campaign

Project Name:  The first Romanian pilot project for screening colorectal cancer

Link: Facebook Fundraiser

Community Partner: Vedem Just (Profile | Website )

Starting Date: July 1st

Financing: Funded

Project Status: In Development

Total Project Budget: $5,000 (incl. non-RUF sources)

 

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Short Description:

Caravana cu Medici launched the first Romanian pilot project for screening colorectal cancer and is aiming to raise 5000 USD to support their efforts.

 

Details

The screening is considered the main method for fighting against the disease. Unfortunately, in Romania, there is no national strategy for colorectal cancer prevention and no screening program (like there is for cervical cancer). The money raised will help Caravana cu Medici test approximately 450 asymptomatic people with ages of 45-75. Patients who test positive will be later guided for further investigations at the closest gastroenterology department, where, after a colonoscopy, a potential malign lesion can be confirmed or excluded.

 

Budget

$4000
Caravana Cu Medici

About

HEALTHCARE: The "Caravana cu Medici" Association was founded in 2014 by 5 resident doctors who noted the lack of basic medical services in the rural area, the total lack of medical education, and the totally non-preventive mentality of the Romanians.