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    Everything you need to know about Cervical Cancer – Prevention, Symptoms & Risk Factors
    CancerAware
    • Aug 13, 2019
    • 3 min

    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 Nigerians about cervical cancer, its risk factors, screening options, e.t.c. We have put together a Cervical Cancer Factsheet to address some of the common questions. What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops on the cervix of a woman. The cervix is the narrow part of the lower uterus, which is often referred to as
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    Cervical Cancer Risk Factors
    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 include;⠀ HPV OR HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS⠀ Any sexual or intimate contact with the opposite sex could expose you to high-risk HPV. Both men and women can have HPV. NOT HAVING REGULAR CERVICAL SCREENING TESTS Cervical cancer is the only cancer with a pre-cancer stage. Early changes, which may or may not develop into cancer, appear as abnormal cells o
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    The Hope Bag
    CancerAware
    • Jan 16, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Hope Bag

    Introducing "The Hope Bag" In collaboration with Nuciano, the award winning Seattle, US based luxury Handbag brand, we are pleased to unveil The Hope Bag Designed by Nuciano, The Hope Bag is inspired by the brave women facing cancer whom we have had the priviledge of supporting over the years. 100% of proceeds from the bags go towards the treatment of indigent women facing Breast Cancer. Support our work and get The Hope Bag. It comes in 2 colours, Black and Red. To o
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    Cervical Health Month
    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.⠀ 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
    CancerAware
    • 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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    International Volunteer Day 2018
    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 team of volunteers at CancerAware. Our volunteers prove that the only right way to live, is to constantly sacrifice and give. They never want anything in return, but are always ready to do great things. Today, we appreciate them for their devotion, selflessness and commitment to our cause. Thank you for making the world a better place. #Af
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    Brands making a PINK impact
    CancerAware
    • Nov 22, 2017
    • 1 min

    Brands making a PINK impact

    This past month, we were proud to work with brands who are committed to women's health in Africa. Here are some of the brands who supported our #31DaysOfPink Breast Cancer campaign. Radisson Blu Lagos Tara GAME Remita Beauty Bank Melia by Jade Kene Rapu Kiniyidun PillowTalk9ja Join us in applauding their efforts to amplify our mission! #Partnerships #BrandsWithHeart #CSR #FightingCancerTogether #WeAreCancerAware #AreYou #Cancercharitynigeria #Cancercharitylagos #Cancercharity
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    #GivingTuesday 2016 - Photos
    CancerAware
    • Dec 4, 2016
    • 1 min

    #GivingTuesday 2016 - Photos

    To commemorate this year's Giving Tuesday, we collaborated with Hubmart a leading retail brand in Nigeria to have an in-store awareness event. This was as part of our #EveryMonthIsPink breast cancer campaign. Over a thousand people were educated on cancer through our information brochures and we were also able to raise funds to support the treatment of indigent women with breast cancer. Here are some photos from the event. #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday #CancerAwareNigeria #Ca
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