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Early detection of breast cancer is key to survival. If you discover a lump or notice any other changes in your breasts, it is crucial to...
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CancerAware
Sep 6, 20195 min read
List of Cancer Screening Centres (Nigeria)
We have put together a list of some diagnostic centres and medical facilities across Nigeria where Breast and Cervical screening tests ar...
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CancerAware
Mar 4, 20192 min read
March 4: International HPV Awareness Day
March 4 is International HPV Awareness Day. HPV can affect anyone. All races, nationalities, ages, genders. It doesn’t matter who you are...
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CancerAware
Jan 27, 20191 min read
Let's do more to prevent Cervical Cancer
Dr Abosede Lewu is a Gynaecologist and Public Health advocate. Here, she lends her voice to Cervical Cancer awareness in Nigeria by...
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CancerAware
Jan 24, 20191 min read
The Human papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV or human papillomavirus is the main cause of cervical cancer in women. ⠀⠀ Both men and women can have HPV.⠀ Because HPV has no...
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CancerAware
Jan 22, 20192 min read
February 4 - World Cancer Day
February 4. World Cancer Day. We are getting ready for the global event that takes place every year with the aim of uniting the world's...
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CancerAware
Jan 19, 20192 min read
What Is HPV?
Cervical cancer is preventable yet it is the 2nd most common cancer in Nigeria. HPV or Human papillomavirus is the main cause of cervical...
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CancerAware
Jan 16, 20192 min read
Early Signs of Cervical Cancer
What are some of the signs of Cervical Cancer? The most common sign of cervical cancer is irregular vaginal bleeding. This may occur in...
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CancerAware
Jan 16, 20191 min read
The Hope Bag
Introducing "The Hope Bag" In collaboration with Nuciano, the award winning Seattle, US based luxury Handbag brand, we are pleased to...
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CancerAware
Jan 7, 20192 min read
Cervical Health Month
Cervical cancer is preventable, yet it is the 2nd most common cancer among women in Nigeria.⠀ We have kicked off Cervical Health Month...
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CancerAware
Jan 7, 20192 min read
2019 Health Goals
We hope you had a restful and refreshing break as we did over here. ⠀ Melody Beattie said, "The new year stands before us, like a...
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CancerAware
Dec 17, 20182 min read
World Cancer Congress 2018
CancerAware attended the World Cancer Congress organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the global cancer control...
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CancerAware
Dec 5, 20181 min read
International Volunteer Day 2018
We are celebrating this year's International Volunteer Day by appreciating the selfless individuals who over the years have made up our...
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CancerAware
Dec 4, 20182 min read
Preparing for your mammogram
You have finally decided to get a mammogram done. Screening mammograms are recommended for women from age 40 upwards. Here are some tips...
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CancerAware
May 13, 20181 min read
It Takes Only 5 Minutes
Cervical cancer is the easiest female cancer to prevent yest, it is the second most common cancer among women in Nigeria.
About 26 women die
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CancerAware
Mar 19, 20181 min read
Do You Know The Symptoms of Breast Cancer?
Do you know the symptoms of breast cancer? Remember, women diagnosed at the earliest stage of breast cancer are more likely to survive...
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CancerAware
Dec 19, 20161 min read
We Have One Goal
This is where we are going. And we will get there with your help. What can I do to help, you may ask? There are many ways you can help...
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CancerAware
Sep 19, 20161 min read
What You Should Know About Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer, "the silent killer," is the deadliest gynaecological disease. The American Cancer Society says that among the...
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CancerAware
Mar 7, 20161 min read
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is also known as colon or rectal cancer. It is the development of cancer in the colon or rectum (parts of the large...
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