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HRT and Breast Cancer Risk
Did you know that there is an increased breast cancer risk whilst taking combined HRT (synthetic estrogen and progesterone), and this...
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CancerAware
- Nov 17
- 1 min
November 17: Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action
Today, November 17 marks 2 years since the world committed to end Cervical Cancer. On November 17 2020, the World Health Organisation...
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CancerAware
- Nov 15
- 1 min
You Don't Have To Face It Alone
If you or your loved one have been diagnosed with Metastatic (Stage 4) Breast Cancer, kindly reach out to us via our MobiPINK Telephone...
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CancerAware
- Nov 9
- 2 min
If You Find A Breast Lump
Q: Hello CancerAware, I found a lump in my breast while bathing. What should I do? A: Firstly, don't panic. Secondly, go to a doctor...
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CancerAware
- Nov 2
- 1 min
Family Health History
Although the majority of women who have breast cancer are the first to develop it in their families, a woman’s risk for breast cancer is...
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CancerAware
- Oct 31
- 1 min
Patient Testimonials
George. Male Breast Cancer Survivor. "About 7 years ago, I discovered a lump on the left side of my breast. I visited a doctor...
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CancerAware
- Oct 29
- 1 min
'Millions' Abandoning Cancer Treatment in Africa
Image Credits: Dean Calma /IAEA Treatment abandonment is a major reason for Sub-Saharan Africa’s growing cancer death rates. Michael...
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CancerAware
- Oct 29
- 1 min
31 Days of PINK Retailers
We shine the spotlight on two of our #31DaysOfPINK retailers; Melia by Jade and Sshhh Lingerie. The two female owned brands based in...
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CancerAware
- Oct 29
- 1 min
TWITTER SPACE: 'Breast Cancer: What Every Woman (and Man) Should Know'
On Saturday, 22nd October 2022, we hosted a Twitter Space and spoke to medical experts on the topic "Breast Cancer: What Every Woman (and...
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CancerAware
- Oct 29
- 1 min
Screening Centre Spotlight October 2022
Screening Centre Spotlight: BeaconHealth Diagnostics and Medicheck Health Suites. Last week, we spent the day with the teams at...
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CancerAware
- Oct 29
- 1 min
World Cancer Congress 2022 - Geneva, Switzerland
The World Cancer Congress is the largest gathering of cancer stakeholders, advocates, researchers and public health experts from over 150...
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CancerAware
- Oct 26
- 1 min
The MobiPINK Telephone Helpline
If you or your loved one have been diagnosed with Metastatic (Stage 4) Breast Cancer, you can reach out to us via our MobiPink Breast...
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CancerAware
- Oct 26
- 1 min
We Are Here For You
Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer? Are you currently undergoing treatment? Are you a caregiver to someone who has...
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CancerAware
- Oct 9
- 1 min
What's in Your Skincare Products?
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth Many of the everyday products we use especially skincare products contain endocrine disrupting chemicals...
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CancerAware
- Oct 8
- 2 min
Tips for getting a Mammogram
You have finally decided to get a mammogram done. Screening mammograms are recommended for women from age 40 upwards.⠀ Here are some tips...
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CancerAware
- Oct 7
- 1 min
We are here for you
Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer? Are you currently undergoing treatment? Or are you undergoing treatment for...
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CancerAware
- Oct 5
- 2 min
Thank You for Supporting Our Women
Although October is designated as the global month for Breast Cancer Awareness, the reality is, breast cancer happens every day. Every 50...
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CancerAware
- Oct 2
- 1 min
The #31DaysOfPINK Breast Cancer Campaign
We cannot sit back and watch the rise in mortality rates of breast cancer in Nigeria when early detection and support can reduce the...
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CancerAware
- Sep 26
- 1 min
Prevent Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer can be prevented.⠀ In fact, it is one of the most preventable cancers. The most common form of cervical cancer starts...
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CancerAware
- Sep 4
- 3 min
The Five Gynaecological Cancers
Cancers that start in any part of a woman's reproductive system are called Gynaecological cancers. There are five of them. Endometrial...
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