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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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 […]
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 […]
Don’t treat leg cancer with herbal remedies – Expert warns
A Consultant Radiologist, Dr. Jane Igwilo, has advised the public to seek urgent medical interventions, rather than resort to herbal remedies to treat swollen legs […]
Expert advocates early diagnosis of oral cancer
Lara Adejoro The Group Managing Director of Beaconhill Smile, Dr. Oluwaseun Akinbobola, has said the survival rate from oral cancer is around 90 per cent […]