Regular self-examination key to early detection of breast cancer, say oncologists
By Angela Onwuzoo Medical experts in the field of oncology have said regular breast self-examination is a life-saving measure that can stop women in the […]
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No scientific evidence plastic surgery causes breast cancer – Surgeon
Angela Onwuzoo An Associate Professor at the Plastic Surgery Unit, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Bolaji Mofikoya, says there is no scientific evidence that […]
Why black women should start breast cancer screening earlier —Physicians
Anthony Ademiluyi Medical health experts have urged black women to embrace going for breast cancer earlier than their Caucasian counterparts, noting that a recent study […]
Contraceptives may increase breast cancer risk in women —Study
Sodiq Ojuroungbe A new study has revealed that women who use contraceptives are at higher risk of breast cancer, regardless of the kind of birth […]
All hormonal contraceptives raise breast cancer risks —Study
All hormonal contraceptives carry a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, including the increasingly popular progestogen-only pills, according to a study published on Tuesday. The […]
Lifestyle changes may cause surge in breast cancer —Oncologists
Anthony Ademiluyi Cancer care experts have said that lifestyle changes in Nigeria and other low and middle-income countries could be one of the major factors […]
Breast cancer: WHO unveils roadmap to save 2.5m lives
The World Health Organisation has unveiled a Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework today providing a roadmap to attain the targets to save 2.5 million lives […]
Tennis great who won 59 Grand Slam titles diagnosed with throat, breast cancer
Tennis great Martina Navratilova said Monday, January 2, 2023, that she has been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer. In a statement released by […]
Lagos urges collaboration in fight against breast cancer
Amarachi Okeh The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Health has called for a collaborative effort in the fight against breast cancer. Speaking at […]