Group campaigns against prostate cancer, screens men
By Sodiq Ojuroungbe A Non-governmental organisation promoting cancer awareness and management, Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation on Saturday, hosted a 3.3km Lagos prostate cancer walk with the […]
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Bleeding during sex can be sign of cervical cancer – Gynaecologists
By Our Reporters Janet Ogundepo Gynaecologists have said bleeding during sex could be a sign of cervical cancer, advising women with such experience to go […]
Children with cancer evacuated from Gaza for treatment – WHO
By Lara Adejoro The World Health Organisation said 12 children with cancer or other blood disorders have been evacuated, with their companions, from the Gaza […]
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 […]
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 […]
Skin cancer, vision loss, greatest challenges plaguing us – Albinism group
The Anambra State Albinism Association has identified skin cancer as the major health challenge faced by people with albinism. The State Chairperson of ASAA, Vivian […]
Stay away from sun to avoid skin cancer, Foundation tells albinos
Angela Onwuzoo A Non-Governmental Organisation , the Albino Foundation has urged people living with albinism to stay away from the sun to avoid developing skin […]
Consuming contaminated food may cause cancer, death in chronic conditions – Expert warns
Another roadside food vendor frying yam with customers Photo credit: Angela Onwuzoo Angela Onwuzoo A Professor of Food Science and Technology at the Bells […]
How prostate cancer stole my father, uncle, two brothers – 70 year-old survivor
The retired Army Captain His prolonged battle with the killer disease for five harrowing years was one that took him through excruciating medical crucibles. Sadly, […]
Unexplained weight loss may be a sign of cancer – Experts
Anthony Ademiluyi Nutrition experts have warned that people who experience unexplained weight loss may be suffering from malnutrition, cancer, or cardiovascular diseases, among others. They […]