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Spotlight on a Community Awareness Volunteer

May 1, 20181 min read

Spotlight on a Community Awareness Volunteer

"Raising awareness about cancer is something I'm really passionate about, so its great to be able to work with the CancerAware team and...

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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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British Council #StudyUK Alumni Awards: Our Executive Director makes the list of Finalists for Socia

CancerAware

Apr 23, 20181 min read

British Council #StudyUK Alumni Awards: Our Executive Director makes the list of Finalists for Socia

The Study UK Alumni Awards recognise and honour the outstanding achievements made by international alumni of a UK university or higher...

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The Nigeria National Cancer Control Plan (2018 - 2022)

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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#SheBeatCancer - "A Simple Test Can Save Your Life"

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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CancerAware

Mar 22, 20181 min read

CancerAware at the Africa HealthCare Week London

The Africa Healthcare Week is Africa's largest healthcare event in Europe. Now in its 5th year, this year's edition took place on the 6th...

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Do You Know The Symptoms of Breast Cancer?

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

Mar 5, 20181 min read

CancerAware Marks International HPV Awareness Day

Sunday the 4th of March 2018, marked the 1st annual International HPV Awareness Day, organised by the International Papillomavirus...

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CancerAware

Feb 17, 20181 min read

CancerAware Benefits from the #ShareTheLove Campaign by Flutterwave Inc

We are super excited to have been chosen as one of the 3 charities in Nigeria to benefit from the Flutterwave #ShareTheLove campaign....

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Community Health Outreach Somolu, Lagos (PHOTOS)

CancerAware

Feb 16, 20181 min read

Community Health Outreach Somolu, Lagos (PHOTOS)

An integral part of our Breast Cancer Early Detection Programme is the community medical outreach. Through this, we are able to take free...

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Community Health Outreach - Shomolu, Lagos

CancerAware

Feb 5, 20181 min read

Community Health Outreach - Shomolu, Lagos

Shomolu community, here we come!⠀ Our next free breast screening comes up this Thursday!⠀ Free Breast Cancer screening.⠀ Date: Thursday...

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CancerAware

Feb 4, 20181 min read

A World Without Cancer #WeCanICan

Today is World Cancer Day. It is a global event that takes place every year with the aim of uniting the world’s population in the fight...

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CancerAware

Jan 30, 20181 min read

What Is HPV?

Cervical cancer is preventable yet it is the 2nd most common cancer in Nigeria.⠀HPV or human papillomma virus is the main cause of...

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CancerAware

Jan 22, 20183 min read

African Health Magazine: Tolulope Falowo Speaks On CancerAware Nigeria

January 2018 is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. As part of our efforts at African Health Magazine to increase awareness, we published an...

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What You Need To Know About Cervical Cancer And How To Prevent It

CancerAware

Jan 6, 20181 min read

What You Need To Know About Cervical Cancer And How To Prevent It

Prevent cervical cancer with the right screening test at the right time. Cervical screening tests can find abnormal cells so they can be...

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CancerAware

Jan 6, 20181 min read

Cervical Health Month

Yes, that's correct. Cervical cancer is 100% preventable, yet it is the second most common cancer among women in Nigeria. The good news...

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CancerAware

Jan 5, 20182 min read

A Healthy You in 2018

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 31, 20171 min read

2017 Highlights: Our Numbers

2017 has been our biggest year yet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2140 women screened for breast and cervical cancer.⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ 20000+ printed cancer information...

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CancerAware

Dec 30, 20172 min read

2017: A Memorable Year at CancerAware

A Memorable 2017. Our 2017 Memories in Pictures Here is a recap of some of CancerAware’s activities this year. . January Launch of our...

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