A woman has just given birth.
Everybody is happy. Then suddenly, she starts bleeding.
This is postpartum haemorrhage, and when it happens, no one has time to ask where the drug, tranexamic acid or TXA is.
That drug, Tranexamic acid can help reduce deaths from bleeding when it is given early after PPH starts.
So if a facility is providing emergency obstetric care, TXA should not be something they start looking for when the emergency has started.
It should be there.
As a man, if your wife is preparing to give birth, ask if the facility has TXA available. Same thing if you’re pregnant and preparing for delivery.
Ask questions. Know what is available.
Prepare before the emergency comes.
RT so that expectant mothers and fathers can see this very important message.
Source: Data, provided by @womenadvocate and @LSHTM.
When you realize that you're competing with drüg pushers, fræudsters, kidnæppers, and other criminæls, you will:
1. Stop comparing yourself with anyone
2. Realize that you aren't doing badly financially as they want to make you believe
3. Be content with yourself
4. Appreciate God for your light ad freedom
Dear Ogogo, ❤️
As a Nigerian and someone who works in oncology, hearing the news about your cancer diagnosis really touched me.
I have watched you on screen for years, and like so many Nigerians, I have grown to love the characters you've brought to life.
So today, I want to use this moment to educate,not to give medical advice to your family, because I don't know the details of your diagnosis, but to help others understand what stage 4 cancer actually means.
Stage 4 does NOT mean someone is going to die tomorrow.
Stage 4 generally means that the cancer has spread from its original or primary site to another part of the body.
Unfortunately, metastatic/stage 4 cancer is generally not considered curable. But that does NOT mean it cannot be treated.
Depending on the type of cancer and its biology, treatment may include:
• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Targeted therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Radiation
• Or a combination of treatments
The goal may be to control the cancer, slow its progression, manage symptoms, and help the patient live as well and as long as possible.
So when I hear that the family has been told that chemotherapy cannot proceed, my questions would be:
1️⃣ Where is the primary cancer?
Knowing that is incredibly important because treatment depends on the type and origin of the cancer.
2️⃣ Why has the medical team decided not to proceed with chemotherapy?
Is it because of his overall health or frailty?
Is his bloodwork or organ function preventing treatment?
Is chemotherapy unlikely to benefit him?
Or are there treatment limitations based on what is available in Nigeria?
These are VERY different situations.
If the medical team has determined that his body cannot safely tolerate treatment, then treatment may shift from trying to control the cancer to palliative/supportive care, focusing on comfort, symptom management, dignity, and quality time with family.
And please, PLEASE be careful.
When a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, desperation can make families vulnerable to people selling "miracle cures."
No herb, tea, supplement, or secret concoction has been proven to cure stage 4 cancer.
Don't allow anyone to exploit your fear and hope.
If there is uncertainty about the treatment plan, seeking a second opinion from a qualified medical oncologist is reasonable. A second opinion doesn't mean you don't trust the first doctor. It means you want to understand all available options.
Ogogo, I am rooting for you. ❤️
I pray for strength for you and your family, wisdom for your medical team, access to the best possible care, and comfort throughout this journey.
And to everyone reading this: Cancer is not one disease. Stage 4 is not a treatment plan. The details matter.
Let's lead with compassion, seek accurate information, and never give false hope but let's also never assume that a stage 4 diagnosis means there is nothing left to do.
With love and hope,
Dr. Mutiat ❤️
Most of the consumables in Nigeria are designed to harm us
From pesticides as preservatives to fake drinks, we're buying compromised health with our hard-earned money
When will this stop?