Colon Cancer cases rising among young people –Surgeon
Anthony Ademiluyi The Head of Surgery at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebutte-Metta, Dr. Biodun Adeyanju, has expressed concern about the rising cases of colon cancer […]
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Sewage plant exposes Lagos residents to cancer, infertility – Test
Alfred Olufemi Point where darkened wastewater mixes with the flowing Abesan River, from where it flows downstream. (Alfred Olufemi/Reportr Door Investigations) Weeks after Reportr Door […]
Bleaching creams may cause cancer, damage organs, NAFDAC warns
The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has cautioned Nigerians against the continuous use of bleaching creams, saying […]
NCS seeks better cancer care
President, Nigerian Cancer Society, Dr. Adamu Umar, says by the end of 2023, about 102,000 Nigerians will have been diagnosed with cancer, hinting that the […]
Advocates hail Buhari, Wike, Ganduje on cancer control efforts
Lara Adejoro Cancer advocates under the aegis of Project Pink Blue have commended the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom […]
Cancer not death sentence, curable if detected early —Experts
Angela Onwuzoo Medical experts say cancer is curable and no longer a death sentence if detected early and presented for treatment. The experts urged Nigerians […]
Paediatricians seek early detection, treatment of cancer in children
Anthony Ademiluyi Childcare specialists have called for more proactive steps to curb and better manage cancer in children. They noted that early detection and treatment […]
Cancer killed 28,000 African children in 2020 – WHO
Lara Adejoro The World Health Organisation African Region on Wednesday said there were 28,000 deaths and 52,000 new cases of childhood cancer in 2020. The […]
How to curb cervical cancer —Gynaecologist
Lara Adejoro A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Dr. Qudus Lawal said implementing the World Health Organisation’s […]
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 […]