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As Breast Cancer Awareness Month Rounds Off

Oct 30, 2019
1 min

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month Rounds Off

Beatrice (not her real name) felt a lump on her left breast one morning while taking a shower. She thought nothing of it. A few months later, she noticed the lump had grown bigger and she also now had upper back pain. Several tests later, she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer. As a petty trader in Lagos, Beatrice had little resources for the treatment of her cancer. She thought of her two children and what would happen to them if she couldn't get timely treatment. Tha

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How a Trial Vaccine Helped Wipe Out a Woman's Breast Cancer in 7 months

Oct 30, 2019
3 min

How a Trial Vaccine Helped Wipe Out a Woman's Breast Cancer in 7 months

A woman in Florida is recovering well just months after undergoing a new trial vaccine for her breast cancer. . Lee Mercker was diagnosed with DCIS stage zero, a very early form of breast cancer, in March—news that came as a shock to her. “I was healthy,” she told Fox 35. “That’s why I was mad. I was stunned, and everyone around me was more mad and more stunned.” . Mercker was treated at the Mayo Clinic and given the option to join a new clinical trial for a vaccine that tar

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Press Release: CancerAware Selected for the UICC/Pfizer SPARC Metastatic Breast Cancer Challenge

Oct 13, 2019
2 min

Press Release: CancerAware Selected for the UICC/Pfizer SPARC Metastatic Breast Cancer Challenge

Lagos, Nigeria, 14 October 2019. CancerAware Nigeria is delighted to be one of the 11 cancer organisations across the world selected for a global grants programme to reduce the breast cancer burden. In Nigeria,11,564 people died from breast cancer in 2018. "This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CancerAware Nigeria is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive grant funding as part of an international programme to help reduce the breast cancer burden in Nigeria. T

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The #31DaysOfPINK Campaign

Oct 4, 2019
1 min

The #31DaysOfPINK Campaign

Last October, the second edition of our #31DaysOfPINK Campaign saw us support the treatment of 32 indigent individuals facing #Cancer OUR IMPACT Beneficiaries Female: 28 Male: 4 Chemotherapy Medication 364 Units Chemotherapy Cycles Administered 84 cycles Diagnostic Tests and Medication 30 Patient Feeding and Transportation 6 beneficiaries Hospital Admission and Surgery 3 beneficiaries Thanks to you, we were able to do this.Thank you for being there for our beneficiari

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List of Cancer Screening Centres (Nigeria)

Sep 6, 2019
4 min

List of Cancer Screening Centres (Nigeria)

We have put together a list of some diagnostic centres and medical facilities across Nigeria where Breast and Cervical screening tests are offered. Locations include cities in some parts of Nigeria. We are constantly updating this list with more centres. Telephone numbers are included to enable individuals make appointments and get other necessary information directly from the centres. . Lagos Broad Places Radiology 15 Babatunde Street off Ogunlana Drive Surulere, Lagos Mammo

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Every Woman Counts

Feb 18, 2019
1 min

Every Woman Counts

At CancerAware, we believe every woman should have access to vital information which could help her to prevent cancer or detect it at its earliest stages. ⠀ This is the focus of our work and we won't rest until every woman is educated and informed about breast and gynaecological cancers and the resources available to her for prevention and early diagnosis.⠀ #14000Reasons #31DaysofPINK #BreastCancer #breastcancerafrica #breastcancerawareness #breastCancercharityinlagos #brea

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#14000Reasons Campaign

Feb 4, 2019
2 min

#14000Reasons Campaign

Around 14000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in Nigeria. The Federal Government must as a matter of urgency introduce the HPV vaccination for girls. Abisola survived cervical cancer at age 27. She was very fortunate. Not many women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Nigeria live to tell the story. The Facts Around 14000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in Nigeria. It is the second most common cancer after breast cancer. The main risk factor

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CancerAware at the 2019 Lagos Marathon

Feb 3, 2019
1 min

CancerAware at the 2019 Lagos Marathon

We had a great time at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon earlier today where we raised awareness about Cancer. With over 100,000 attendees, this proved to be the biggest edition yet. Well done to Access Bank, Lagos state Government and other stakeholders! We were able to engage over 5000 runners and marathon goers with our brand, education, awareness and screening initiatives. Thanks to Access Bank Plc for the support. Kudos to the Leo Burnett Lagos team for volunteer

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She Beat Cancer Series - Abisola Ipadeola

Jan 10, 2019
2 min

She Beat Cancer Series - Abisola Ipadeola

In 2009, Abisola stopped by her hospital and had a routine Pap test done. That decision saved her life.⠀ Her test came back abnormal.⠀ Further testing showed that she had cervical cancer.⠀ Today, she is cancer free and strongly advocates that women should get their cervical screening tests done. January is #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth Ladies, schedule your Cervical screening test this month. #2019 #31DaysOfPink #ApplaudingTheSurvivors #BCAM #BeBoldForChange #BreastCancerAw

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Cervical Health Month

Jan 7, 2019
2 min

Cervical Health Month

Cervical cancer is preventable, yet it is the 2nd most common cancer among women in Nigeria.⠀ We have kicked off Cervical Health Month at CancerAware. Join us this January as we cover the subject of Cervical Cancer extensively.⠀ Ladies, don't put it off this month, get your Cervical Screening test done. If you have any questions, kindly send us a direct message .⠀ Don't Keep This To Yourself⠀ Raise Awareness⠀ Share with your friends.⠀ #cervicalcancerawareness #cervica

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2019 Health Goals

Jan 7, 2019
2 min

2019 Health Goals

We hope you had a restful and refreshing break as we did over here. ⠀ Melody Beattie said, "The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” ⠀ So what better way to kick start the year than by discussing #Health goals?⠀ Many of us at the beginning of the year make plans - financial, spiritual, family, career, educational e.t.c. How many of us actually make plans for our health? We have this sho

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Universal Health Coverage Day

Dec 12, 2018
1 min

Universal Health Coverage Day

No one should have to choose between good health and other life necessities. Today, December 12 is the International Universal Health Coverage Day. The goal of Universal Health Coverage is to ensure that all people can access essential quality health services without facing financial hardship. UHC improves people's health, reduces poverty and fuels economic growth. Today aims to mobilize diverse stakeholders to call for stronger, more equitable health systems to achie

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Health Matters with Dr Julz

Oct 16, 2017
1 min

Health Matters with Dr Julz

We will be on 'Health Matters with Dr Julz' at Nigeria Info 99.3 FM tomorrow, Tuesday 17th October 2017. Time: 1pm to 1.30pm. We will be looking at the '8 Signs of Breast Cancer You Might Not Know' We will also be giving away 20 free mammogram screening vouchers to callers courtesy of our partners @actfoundation_ . Don't forget to tune in! Don't Keep This To Yourself Share With Your Friends Early Detection Saves Lives. . #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #31DaysOfPink #WeA

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