CancerAwareSep 1, 20192 minThe Gynaecological Cancers. Do you know them?Cancers that start in a woman's reproductive system are called gynaecological cancers.There are 5 of them. They are; Cervical cancer ...
CancerAwareJun 29, 20191 minA lump is not the only sign of Breast CancerAlthough a lump is the most common sign of breast cancer, there are actually other warning signs you need to know about. Also, some of t...
CancerAwareJun 18, 20192 minWhat is chemoprevention?Cancer begins when healthy cells change and grow uncontrollably. This forms a mass called a tumor. The process of a healthy cell becoming...
CancerAwareJun 12, 20194 minThe little-known links between cervical cancer and HIVCervical cancer is the most common cancer among women living with HIV. The likelihood that a woman living with HIV will develop invasive ...
CancerAwareMay 18, 20191 minObesity and cancer riskIndividuals can reduce their risk of many common cancers by maintaining a healthy weight and making physical activity part of their every...
CancerAwareMay 12, 20191 minHow to do a Breast Self ExaminationThe video above outlines the simple steps for a Breast Self-Examination. Ladies, you should have a Breast Self- Examination at least once...
CancerAwareApr 17, 20191 minVulvar Cancer: A much overlooked cancerYou may have never heard of it but cancer can occur in the vulvar. It is one of the Gynaecological cancers (there are five of them). It ...
CancerAwareMar 30, 20191 minThe CancerAware NewsletterJoin thousands of individuals who stay updated on the latest information on cancer prevention and early detection. Sign up for our infor...
CancerAwareMar 15, 20191 minHPV and Cervical Cancer4 out of 5 people will be infected by HPV at some point in their lives. While some types of HPV may not have any symptoms and visible si...
CancerAwareMar 12, 20191 minYoung women can get Breast CancerMYTH⠀⠀ Young women don't get breast cancer.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ FACT⠀⠀ All women are at risk of breast cancer.⠀ Young women can get breast cancer, even ...
CancerAwareFeb 27, 20191 minWhen Cancer SpreadsMetastatic cancer is a cancer that has spread from the part of the body where it started (the primary site) to other parts of the body. ⠀...
CancerAwareFeb 21, 20191 min10 Minutes. Once a month.10 Minutes.⠀ Once a month.⠀ That is all it takes to do a Breast Self-Examination.⠀ A breast self-examination is a technique which allow...
CancerAwareFeb 20, 20191 minMen also get Breast CancerMYTH⠀ Men don't get breast cancer.⠀ FACT⠀ Men may not think of themselves as having breasts. However, the fact is men have breast tis...
CancerAwareFeb 14, 20192 minWhat is a Biopsy?Q: What is a biopsy?⠀ A: A biopsy is the removal of tissue from any part of the body to examine it for disease. Some may remove a small t...
CancerAwareJan 27, 20191 minLet's do more to prevent Cervical CancerDr Abosede Lewu is a Gynaecologist and Public Health advocate. Here, she lends her voice to Cervical Cancer awareness in Nigeria by advoc...
CancerAwareJan 25, 20191 minCervical Cancer: Symptoms and SignsWhat are some of the signs of Cervical Cancer? The most common sign of cervical cancer is irregular vaginal bleeding. This may occur in...
CancerAwareJan 24, 20192 minThe HPV Vaccine protects against cervical cancer"Currently the disease kills 270,000 every year, but we can vaccinate against two strains of HPV, which together are responsible for 70% ...
CancerAwareJan 24, 20191 minThe Human papillomavirus (HPV)HPV or human papillomavirus is the main cause of cervical cancer in women. ⠀⠀ Both men and women can have HPV.⠀ Because HPV has no sympt...
CancerAwareJan 21, 20192 minCervical Cancer Risk FactorsA risk factor is anything that increases an individual's chances of getting a disease. Some of the risk factors of Cervical Cancer includ...
CancerAwareDec 4, 20182 minPreparing for your mammogramYou have finally decided to get a mammogram done. Screening mammograms are recommended for women from age 40 upwards. Here are some tips...
