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BreastWise™ 

Aware. Affirm. Act.™

A community-driven movement empowering individuals with knowledge, confidence, and action for better breast health. Sign up to join the movement. 

More than education, a movement for empowerment.

BreastWise™ creates a supportive space where individuals can learn, grow, and take meaningful steps toward proactive self-care. We believe informed individuals make empowered choices.

BreastWise™ goes beyond simply sharing information—it champions a proactive approach to breast health for women everywhere.

We are creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive space where women can learn to understand their bodies, recognize changes, and take timely action without fear or stigma.

From teaching proper self-examination techniques to raising awareness about early signs and risk factors, BreastWise™ equips women with the clarity and confidence needed to make informed health decisions.

We emphasize the importance of regular screening, open conversations, and trusting your body. We believe that early awareness saves lives—and that confidence in one’s own body is a powerful first step toward prevention and early detection.

At BreastWise™, we encourage women to be:

  • Aware of their bodies and breast health changes
  • Affirm their right to care, support, and informed choices
  • Act through regular self-checks, screenings, and seeking medical advice when needed

Together, we are building a culture where women’s breast health is openly discussed, proactively managed, and supported by a strong, informed community.

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Receiving copies of Love Your Breasts, Love Yourself through the BreastWise™ Movement has been a blessing to our women’s ministry.

Many of the women we serve had little to no prior knowledge about breast health. This book opened up conversations we never thought possible, about our bodies, our fears, and our responsibility to care for ourselves. It’s more than a resource, it’s a gift of awareness and dignity.

— Capt. Irene Tampos
Women’s Ministry Leader
Salvation Army, Cebu City Philippines Chapter

 

 

The materials and learning sessions provided by BreastWise™ have greatly strengthened our preventive care efforts.

Women are becoming more informed—not just through reading, but through attending seminars and engaging with practical guidance. We’re seeing a positive shift in awareness and willingness to seek early care.

— Amina Okafor
Nurse, Igbologun Medical Centre, Snake Island, Nigeria

The Effects of  Breast Cancer Epidemic:


Tens of Thousands of Deaths. About 30,000 women in Nigeria die of breast cancer every year due to delayed detection. And the the numbers are growing by leaps and bounds!


So, why the delay? It's mainly because women aren’t motivated to get screened by local screening centres due to the following reasons:

For those who have the financial means for breast screening:

1. Uncomfortable and negligent breast care environment
2. Unreliable and aging equipment and technology
3. Long waiting time from appointment to screening to diagnosis
4. Lack of experts and specialization
5. Distance
6. Lack of time/Too busy
7. Fear of pain
8. General lack of confidence in local service providers

For those who don’t have the financial means for breast screening:

1. Lack of awareness about the necessity of breast screening
2. Fear of pain
3. They feel fit and healthy and think they don’t need to be screened
4. No easy and/or regular access to breast screening centers
5. Too costly 


Motherless Children / Maternal Orphans.

Studies also showed that the number of maternal orphans due to breast cancer exceeds the number of breast cancer deaths among women in sub-Saharan Africa. For every 100 deaths in women younger than 50 years, there were 210 new orphans.


Economic Burden.

Due to medical costs, productivity losses from morbidity and premature mortality, and healthcare expenses, cancer places a financial burden on patients, healthcare systems, and nations.

So what should be done to help resolve these issues? At Lilly Women's Health, we effectively use what we call as the LWH Solutions™.

THE LWH SOLUTIONSTM

"There is no more neutrality in this world.
You're either part of the solution or you're part of the problem."

—Eldridge Cleaver


At Lilly Women's Health, we choose to not only be a big part of the solution but also to be the consummate leader in empowering each and everyone to be part of it!  The LWH solutionsTM is our three-pronged approach in winning the fight against breast cancer. It stands for the following:

Loving and person-centered care

No unanswered emails, no unattended phone calls, no long queues! Easy booking of appointments and quick results too! You'll receive the means and support to make informed decisions and choices.

Contact [email protected] to learn more.

Woman for Woman™ Initiative

With every breast care service that one pays Lilly Women's Health for, we help another woman in need of breast care particularly in Nigeria. Together with our partners and collaborators, we visit the most remote areas in Nigeria to connect with women in need of breast care and see to it that they get the gift of life, one screening a year, one woman at a time, Woman for Woman™.

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Healthy, happy, and empowering sanctuary

Our modern facility under the expert hands of internationally trained breast care professionals is located in a relaxed, pampering, resort-like environment where breast screening experience is one that is of joy, inspiration and empowerment.

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BreastWise™ Educational Resources


Knowledge is the first step toward empowerment. BreastWise™ provides clear, accessible, and practical education to help individuals better understand their bodies, recognize early signs, and take proactive steps in caring for their breast health.

Through a mix of guided learning and community-based awareness, these resources are designed to build confidence, reduce fear, and encourage informed decision-making.

Courses

Structured learning experiences that guide individuals through essential topics in breast health. These may include step-by-step breast self-exam tutorials, understanding breast anatomy, recognizing early warning signs, and navigating screening and care options. Courses can be delivered through workshops, online modules, or community sessions, making them accessible and easy to follow at any stage of the journey.

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Tools

Practical, user-friendly resources that support daily awareness and self-care. These include guided journals for tracking changes, self-check reminder systems, visual aids, checklists, downloadable materials, and a dedicated breast self-exam tool that provides step-by-step guidance for performing thorough and confident self-checks. Each tool is designed to help individuals stay consistent, mindful, and proactive about their breast health.

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Lifestyle Resources

Holistic guidance that connects overall well-being with breast health. This includes information on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, hormonal balance, and other lifestyle factors that can influence risk and recovery. These resources encourage sustainable habits that support not just breast wellness, but long-term health and vitality.

 

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The guidance and education from BreastWise™ have been eye-opening for our community.

It’s not just about understanding breast health—it’s about reclaiming a sense of control over our bodies. Women are now openly discussing their fears, sharing experiences, and taking the first steps toward early detection and prevention.

— Ayesha Malik
Healthcare Volunteer, Pakistani Women’s Network, Dubai, UAE

 

 

Being part of the BreastWise™ program has given us knowledge, confidence, and hope.

Living away from home can make health education feel distant, but these resources have bridged that gap. Women are connecting, learning, and becoming advocates for their own well-being—something we didn’t know was possible before.

— Julia Andersen
Migrant Workers’ Support Facilitator, The Hague, the Netherlands