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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...
CancerAware
Sep 6, 20195 min read
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Everything you need to know about Cervical Cancer – Prevention, Symptoms & Risk Factors
Cervical cancer is preventable, yet it is the 2nd most common cancer among women in Nigeria. We are running a campaign to educate...
CancerAware
Aug 13, 20193 min read
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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...
CancerAware
Mar 4, 20192 min read
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What is a Biopsy?
Q: What is a biopsy?⠀ A: A biopsy is the removal of tissue from any part of the body to examine it for disease. Some may remove a small...
CancerAware
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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CancerAware featured in The Guardian
Thank you The Guardian Nigeria for the feature of our Community Health outreach of Friday, 8th February 2019. A big thank you to all...
CancerAware
Feb 11, 20191 min read
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NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre Commissioned in Lagos
On Saturday the 9th of February 2019, the new NSIA – LUTH Cancer Treatment Centre was officially commissioned at the Lagos University...
CancerAware
Feb 9, 20192 min read
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#14000Reasons Campaign
Around 14000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in Nigeria. The Federal Government must as a matter of urgency introduce...
CancerAware
Feb 4, 20192 min read
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The HPV Vaccine protects against cervical cancer
"Currently the disease kills 270,000 every year, but we can vaccinate against two strains of HPV, which together are responsible for 70%...
CancerAware
Jan 24, 20192 min read
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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...
CancerAware
Jan 24, 20191 min read
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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...
CancerAware
Jan 22, 20192 min read
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Cervical Cancer Risk Factors
A risk factor is anything that increases an individual's chances of getting a disease. Some of the risk factors of Cervical Cancer...
CancerAware
Jan 21, 20192 min read
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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...
CancerAware
Jan 19, 20192 min read
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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...
CancerAware
Jan 16, 20192 min read
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The Hope Bag
Introducing "The Hope Bag" In collaboration with Nuciano, the award winning Seattle, US based luxury Handbag brand, we are pleased to...
CancerAware
Jan 16, 20191 min read
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She Beat Cancer Series - Abisola Ipadeola
In 2009, Abisola stopped by her hospital and had a routine Pap test done. That decision saved her life.⠀ Her test came back abnormal.⠀...
CancerAware
Jan 10, 20192 min read
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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...
CancerAware
Jan 7, 20192 min read
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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...
CancerAware
Jan 7, 20192 min read
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World Cancer Congress 2018
CancerAware attended the World Cancer Congress organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the global cancer control...
CancerAware
Dec 17, 20182 min read
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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...
CancerAware
Dec 5, 20181 min read
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#IMPACT365: “Cancer Is Not A Death Sentence” | Tolulope Falowo Of CancerAware Nigeria Advocates Canc
It's still Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer awareness NGOs across the country are working extra hard to spread the word about...
CancerAware
Jan 22, 20174 min read
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