Everything you need to know about Cervical Cancer – Prevention, Symptoms & Risk Factors
​Cervical cancer is preventable, yet it is the 2nd most common cancer among women in Nigeria. We are running a campaign to educate...
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CancerAware
- 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...
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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 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 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
- Jan 19, 2019
- 2 min
What Is HPV?
Cervical cancer is preventable yet it is the 2nd most common cancer in Nigeria. HPV or Human papillomavirus is the main cause of cervical...
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CancerAware
- 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.â € Her test came back abnormal.â €...
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CancerAware
- Jan 7, 2019
- 2 min
Cervical Health Month
Cervical cancer is preventable, yet it is the 2nd most common cancer among women in Nigeria.â € We have kicked off Cervical Health Month...
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CancerAware
- Jan 7, 2019
- 2 min
2019 Health Goals
We hope you had a restful and refreshing break as we did over here. â € Melody Beattie said, "The new year stands before us, like a...
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CancerAware
- Dec 17, 2018
- 2 min
World Cancer Congress 2018
CancerAware attended the World Cancer Congress organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the global cancer control...
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CancerAware
- 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...
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CancerAware
- Dec 5, 2018
- 1 min
International Volunteer Day 2018
We are celebrating this year's International Volunteer Day by appreciating the selfless individuals who over the years have made up our...
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CancerAware
- Jan 6, 2018
- 1 min
Cervical Health Month
Yes, that's correct. Cervical cancer is 100% preventable, yet it is the second most common cancer among women in Nigeria. The good news...
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