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CancerAware

Jun 30, 2017
1 min

Introducing the CancerAware Merchandise Store

We are pleased to introduce the official CancerAware Merchandise store. You can now support our programmes by purchasing our cancer awareness merchandise. Simply visit canceraware.org.ng/shop to purchase our female and male t-shirts, face caps, mugs, e.t.c and help our free screening and patient support programmes. #Cancerawarenigeria #WeAreCancerAware #cancerawarestore #cancerawareshop #breastcancerngolagos #breastcancerscreeninglagos #breastcancerscreeningnigeria #freebreas

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CancerAware

Jun 23, 2017
1 min

Cervical Screening Outreach

Not too long ago, we were at The Father's House Church for their annual PRISCA Women's conference with an attendance of almost 1000 participants. About 100 women were screened for cervical cancer. Would you like to invite us to your church or organisation? If yes, kindly send us an email at talk@canceraware.org.ng or call 08188046560. #breastcancerscreeninglagos #breastcancerscreeningnigeria #freebreastcancerscreeningnigeria #freebreastcancerscreeninglagos #breastcancerlagos

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CancerAware

May 26, 2017
1 min

Women's Health Week 2017

May 14th - 20th 2017 was Women's Health Week. The goal of this annual event is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a time to encourage women to take steps to improve their health. We collaborated with our charity partner Hubmart to commemorate this year's Women's Health Week by having an in-store awareness campaign on breast and cervical cancer. The event took place on Tuesday, May 16th 2017. We gave out free cervical screening vouchers t

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CancerAware

May 16, 2017
1 min

#NWHW - Take Steps for a Healthier You

It's Women's Health Week. Ladies, take steps for a healthier you! Go for recommended cancer screenings as and when due. Ask us about our WellWoman screening. Call us on 08188046560 or email talk@canceraware.org.ng #Canceraware #Cancerawarenigeria #WeAreCancerAware #breastcancerngoinlagos #breastcancerinnigeria #BreastCancer #cervicalcancerngolagos #cervicalcancerngonigeria #cervicalcancernigeria #cervicalcancer #OneKindActFoundation #freecancerscreeninglagos #womenshealthw

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CancerAware

May 5, 2017
1 min

#Mammo1000 Breast Cancer Campaign

#Mammo1000 is an initiative by CancerAware Nigeria to provide 1000 free mammograms and breast ultrasounds to indigent women in 2017. The cost per beneficiary is N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) To support this campaign, kindly donate easily and securely at canceraware.org.ng/donate Together, we will reduce the cancer incidence in Nigeria #Mammo1000 #breastcancerngoinlagos #breastcancerinnigeria #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancerngoinnigeria #Freebreastcanc

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CancerAware

Apr 24, 2017
1 min

Our Women Say Thank You!

Dasola Ruth Caro Aminat Hawawu Elizabeth...... are some of the women diagnosed with breast cancer that we have been able to support with their treatment costs in the last few months. . Most are presently in various phases of treatment - chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, e.t.c. . This has only been possible because of your donations and contributions to CancerAware. . We say thank you. Your support means the world to us. . We want to support more wome

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CancerAware

Feb 1, 2017
1 min

A Walk for Cancer Prevention

Saturday, 4th February is World Cancer Day!⠀ It is a global event that takes place every year with the aim to save millions of preventable cancer deaths each year by raising awareness and educating about the disease.⠀ ⠀ Oceanic Health and CancerAware are organising a 5km Walk on the day.⠀ This is also to commemorate Oceanic Health's 10th year anniversary. There will be free breast, cervical and prostate cancer screening as well as blood pressure and sugar checks.⠀ ⠀ Date: Sat

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Total E&P Nigeria COOP Sponsors 100 Mammograms for World Cancer Day

CancerAware

Feb 1, 2017
1 min

Total E&P Nigeria COOP Sponsors 100 Mammograms for World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is a global event that takes place every year with the aim of uniting the world’s population in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions of preventable cancer deaths each year by raising awareness and educating about the disease. It encourages individuals and Governments across the world to take action. As part of their continued commitment to society, our partner Total E & P Nigeria Cooperative is sponsoring 100 mammograms for women. Cancer touches

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Community Health Outreach for World Cancer Day

CancerAware

Jan 31, 2017
1 min

Community Health Outreach for World Cancer Day

FREE BREAST SCREENING in celebration of World Cancer Day. Date:Wednesday, 1st February 2017 Venue: Department of Radiotherapy, LUTH, Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos Time: 9 a.m to 2 p.m Attendees will get -. Clinical breast exams. Mammograms (Women aged 40 and above). Tutorials on how to conduct breast self examinations. At absolutely no cost. Pre - registration required. To attend and receive your free screening voucher, register online at canceraware.org.ng/regi

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CancerAware

Jan 22, 2017
4 min

#IMPACT365: “Cancer Is Not A Death Sentence” | Tolulope Falowo Of CancerAware Nigeria Advocates Canc

It's still Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer awareness NGOs across the country are working extra hard to spread the word about the cancer epidemic as it affects Nigeria. Not only are they spreading the word, numerous activities geared towards early detection and prevention are being carried out across the different parts. We caught up with one of the leading NGOs and a member of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), CancerAware Nigeria. Tolulope Falowo i

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#WhatIsHPV Campaign on "Health Matters with Dr Julz"

CancerAware

Jan 18, 2017
1 min

#WhatIsHPV Campaign on "Health Matters with Dr Julz"

We were live on radio last Tuesday on "Health Matters with Dr Julz" at Nigeria Info 99.3 FM to talk about our #WhatIsHPV cervical cancer campaign. We also had with us Dr Adewunmi Alabi, a Consultant Radiation Oncologist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) to talk about the cervical cancer incidence in Nigeria. We had a great time with the audience having the opportunity to call in to the show and answer questions on cervical cancer in order to win free screening

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CancerAware

Dec 19, 2016
1 min

We Have One Goal

This is where we are going. And we will get there with your help. What can I do to help, you may ask? There are many ways you can help us achieve our goal faster. 1. Choose healthy lifestyle habits Eat more of vegetables and fruits Reduce the intake of red meat and avoid processed meat If you smoke, commit to quit. Reduce or quit alcohol. Exercise 2. Go for recommended cancer screenings Breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer are some of the commo

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CancerAware

Feb 3, 2016
1 min

#WorldCancerDayNG TweetChat with CancerAware Nigeria

We had an interesting time yesterday at our World Cancer Day TweetChat. Our panelists included; Layo Remy Olowu, UK based radio host and breast cancer survivor. Dr Omolola Salako, radiation oncologist and founder, Sebeccly. Dr Julz, radio host and M.D Adenike Oyetunde, motivational speaker and cancer survivor. The conversation centred around the realities of cancer in Nigeria and our intervention strategies in celebration of World Cancer Day,2016. The audience were asked to s

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CancerAware

Jan 21, 2016
2 min

CancerAware Nigeria Renovates LUTH Cancer Treatment Centre

It was not long after CancerAware Nigeria started as an NGO that we quickly came to accept the realities of being a non-profit in the country and the huge importance of our work. Soon, it became obvious that to fight the growing cancer rate in Nigeria, one would need to go beyond the cancer walks and gala nights to the tangible and intangible nature of cancer, mainly the availability and access to treatment facilities. As such, we embarked on a needs assessment in Lagos state

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CancerAware Nigeria

Jan 1, 2016
1 min

Cancer Awareness with Dr Julz

We are pleased to announce the launch of our daily health service "Cancer Awareness with Dr Julz". This is in partnership with Dr Julz, the award winning radio host and lead doctor of "We the Doctors." Get health smart, health conscious and make better healthcare choices this year. Receive daily health education messages directly to your phone. Text drjulz to 2656 if you use an airtel line and to 5900 if Etisalat. It's a great way to start the new year. #cancer #breastcancer

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CancerAware

Nov 26, 2015
2 min

The Silent Battle of Cancer in Nigeria

In the 1990s, the world saw high fatalities from HIV and AIDS. In the last decade, cancer has replaced this, quickly becoming the new disease plaguing both the developed and emerging countries. To a large extent, a functional healthcare system is the main difference between emerging and advanced nations in this regard.The figures are alarming in Africa. In recent times, the cancer mortality rates are as high as those of hunger, HIV and AIDS. The case rate is even more terribl

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