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CancerAware
- May 12, 2019
- 1 min
How to do a Breast Self Examination
The video above outlines the simple steps for a Breast Self-Examination. Ladies, you should have a Breast Self- Examination at least once...
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CancerAware
- Apr 17, 2019
- 1 min
Vulvar Cancer: A much overlooked cancer
You 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...
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CancerAware
- Mar 30, 2019
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The CancerAware Newsletter
Join thousands of individuals who stay updated on the latest information on cancer prevention and early detection. Sign up for our...
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CancerAware
- Mar 15, 2019
- 1 min
HPV and Cervical Cancer
4 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...
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CancerAware
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
Young women can get Breast Cancer
MYTH⠀⠀ Young women don't get breast cancer.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ FACT⠀⠀ All women are at risk of breast cancer.⠀ Young women can get breast cancer, even...
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CancerAware
- Feb 27, 2019
- 1 min
When Cancer Spreads
Metastatic 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. ⠀ ...
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CancerAware
- Feb 21, 2019
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10 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...
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CancerAware
- Feb 20, 2019
- 1 min
Men also get Breast Cancer
MYTH⠀ Men don't get breast cancer.⠀ FACT⠀ Men may not think of themselves as having breasts. However, the fact is men have breast...
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CancerAware
- Feb 14, 2019
- 2 min
What 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...
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CancerAware
- Jan 27, 2019
- 1 min
Let's do more to prevent Cervical Cancer
Dr Abosede Lewu is a Gynaecologist and Public Health advocate. Here, she lends her voice to Cervical Cancer awareness in Nigeria by...
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CancerAware
- Jan 25, 2019
- 1 min
Cervical Cancer: Symptoms and Signs
What are some of the signs of Cervical Cancer? The most common sign of cervical cancer is irregular vaginal bleeding. This may occur in...
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CancerAware
- Jan 24, 2019
- 2 min
The 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%...
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CancerAware
- Jan 24, 2019
- 1 min
The 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...
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CancerAware
- Jan 21, 2019
- 2 min
Cervical Cancer Risk Factors
A risk factor is anything that increases an individual's chances of getting a disease. Some of the risk factors of Cervical Cancer...
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CancerAware
- Dec 4, 2018
- 2 min
Preparing for your 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
- Nov 26, 2018
- 1 min
Breast Reconstruction: All You Need to Know
If a woman has had a mastectomy because of #BreastCancer she may choose to have reconstructive plastic surgery. It can restore symmetry...
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CancerAware
- Sep 19, 2018
- 2 min
What Every Woman Needs To Know About Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynaecological disease. The American Cancer Society says that among the gynaecological cancers, ovarian...
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CancerAware
- Aug 12, 2018
- 1 min
Early Detection
Q: What is Early Detection of cancer?⠀ A: It means to find cancer early, while it’s small and before it has spread.⠀ Adults should have...
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CancerAware
- May 21, 2018
- 1 min
How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination
The video below outlines the simple steps for a breast self-examination. Ladies, you should have a breast self- examination at least once...
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