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No Woman Should Face Breast Cancer Alone
The second edition of our #31DaysOfPINK Breast Cancer Campaign took place in October 2018. Throughout the month, we raised funds to...
CancerAware
Sep 27, 20191 min read
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PHOTOS: Cervical Cancer Conference 2019
Official photos from our #CervicalCancerConference2019 which took place last Wednesday in Lagos. Despite being a potentially preventable...
CancerAware
Sep 12, 20191 min read
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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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The 14000 Reasons HPV Vaccination Campaign
Abisola survived cervical cancer at age 27. She was very fortunate. Not many women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Nigeria live to tell...
CancerAware
Sep 5, 20192 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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The little-known links between cervical cancer and HIV
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women living with HIV. The likelihood that a woman living with HIV will develop invasive...
CancerAware
Jun 12, 20194 min read
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How to do a Breast Self Examination
The video above outlines the simple steps for a Breast Self-Examination. Ladies, you should have a Breast Self- Examination at least once...
CancerAware
May 12, 20191 min read
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Mammogram Reminder Tip
You can schedule your yearly mammogram around your birthday so it is easy to remember.â € Screening mammograms are recommended for women...
CancerAware
Apr 2, 20191 min read
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HPV and Cervical Cancer
4 out of 5 people will be infected by HPV at some point in their lives. While some types of HPV may not have any symptoms and visible...
CancerAware
Mar 15, 20191 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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Every Woman Counts
At CancerAware, we believe every woman should have access to vital information which could help her to prevent cancer or detect it at its...
CancerAware
Feb 18, 20191 min read
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What is a Biopsy?
Q: What is a biopsy?â € 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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CancerAware at the 2019 Lagos Marathon
We had a great time at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon earlier today where we raised awareness about Cancer. With over 100,000...
CancerAware
Feb 3, 20191 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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