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...
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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 13, 20192 min read
Malawi, Zimbabwe and Tanzania introduce HPV Vaccination
Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe have joined the growing list of African countries to introduce the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine into...
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CancerAware
Jan 10, 20192 min read
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.⠀...
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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 12, 20181 min read
Universal Health Coverage Day
No one should have to choose between good health and other life necessities. Today, December 12 is the International Universal Health...
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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
Nov 18, 20181 min read
CancerAware on Arise TV "The Morning Show"
We were on Arise TV "The Morning Show with Dr Nesochi on Saturday, 17th November 2018. Dr Nesochi Okeke - Igbokwe, is a New York based...
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CancerAware
Sep 19, 20181 min read
CancerAware Voice and SMS Platform
Our innovative digital health messaging service delivers up-to-date, relevant and consistent health information directly to your mobile...
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CancerAware
Aug 12, 20181 min read
Early Detection
Q: What is Early Detection of cancer?⠀ A: It means to find cancer early, while it’s small and before it has spread.⠀ Adults should have...
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CancerAware
Jul 24, 20181 min read
CancerAware: Beneficiary of the 2017 TOTAL Charity Golf Tournament Award
The TOTAL Charity Golf Tournament organised by TOTAL E & P Nigeria is an annual event demonstrating the organisation's commitment to the...
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CancerAware
Jul 8, 20181 min read
The Healthcare Nigeria Conference 2018
The Healthcare Nigeria conference took place in Lagos, Nigeria on the 4th and 5th of July, 2018 at the Lagos Oriental, Victoria Island....
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CancerAware
May 21, 20181 min read
How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination
The video below outlines the simple steps for a breast self-examination. Ladies, you should have a breast self- examination at least once...
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CancerAware
Apr 28, 20181 min read
CancerAware is official charity of the SheCan Nigeria 2018 conference
The inaugural SheCan Nigeria conference took place in Lagos on the 13th and 14th of April 2018. CancerAware was the official charity...
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CancerAware
Apr 18, 20181 min read
The Nigeria National Cancer Control Plan (2018 - 2022)
Friday, 13th April 2018 marked a major milestone for cancer control in Nigeria. It was the formal launch of the National Cancer Control...
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CancerAware
Apr 9, 20181 min read
CancerAware Attends WECAN Africa Breast and Cervical Cancer Summit in Zambia
We were recently at the 5th WECAN Africa Breast and Cervical Cancer Advocacy Summit in Lusaka, Zambia. The 2 day programme took place on...
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CancerAware
Apr 6, 20181 min read
#SheBeatCancer - "A Simple Test Can Save Your Life"
In 2009, Abisola stopped by her hospital and had a routine Pap test done. That decision saved her life.⠀ Her test came back abnormal.⠀...
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