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    List of Cancer Screening Centres (Nigeria)
    CancerAware
    • Sep 6, 2019
    • 3 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 ar...
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    The little-known links between cervical cancer and HIV
    CancerAware
    • Jun 12, 2019
    • 4 min

    The little-known links between cervical cancer and HIV

    Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women living with HIV. The likelihood that a woman living with HIV will develop invasive cervical cancer is up to five times higher than for a woman who is not living with HIV. The overall risk of HIV acquisition among women is doubled when they have had a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. So, what can be done? This is one of the questions discussed at a number of events addressing cervical cancer at the 2019 Women Deliver c
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    How Rwanda could be the first country to wipe out cervical cancer
    CancerAware
    • May 10, 2019
    • 13 min

    How Rwanda could be the first country to wipe out cervical cancer

    Girls began queuing at their local school with their friends, waiting for their names to be called. Many were apprehensive. After all, most of them had not had a vaccination since they were babies. It was 2013 and a new vaccine had arrived in Kanyirabanyana, a village in the Gakenke district of Rwanda. Reached by a reddened earth road, the village is surrounded by rolling hills and plantations growing crops from bananas to potatoes. Unlike the 10 vaccines already offered to y
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    March 4: International HPV Awareness Day
    CancerAware
    • Mar 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    March 4: International HPV Awareness Day

    March 4 is International HPV Awareness Day. HPV can affect anyone. All races, nationalities, ages, genders. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from - we are all affected by HPV directly or indirectly, and we’re all at risk of being harmed by HPV and HPV related cancers. Many people with HPV have no visible signs and may still be at risk for getting cancer. HPV is a sexually transmitted infection. Condoms do not eliminate the risk of spread of HPV. Getting tested an
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    What is a Biopsy?
    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 tissue sample with a needle while others may surgically remove a suspicious nodule or lump. While a biopsy may sound scary, it’s important to remember that most are entirely pain-free and low-risk procedures. Depending on your situation, a piece of skin, tissue, organ, or suspected tumor will be surgically removed and sent to a lab for testin
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    Let's do more to prevent Cervical Cancer
    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 advocating for women to get screened. She had this to say; "As a Gynaecologist, seeing women with advanced cervical cancer is painful. It is an entirely preventable disease. Let us do better. All women should screen regularly."⠀ Ladies, you can prevent cervical cancer through regular screening. There are also vaccines which protect against the HP
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    What Is HPV?
    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 cancer in women. What Is HPV campaign by CancerAware Nigeria is aimed at saving women’s lives from cervical cancer through prevention and early detection. To stay informed about about our free screenings in 2019 and also to learn about ways you can reduce your cancer risk, sign up at canceraware.org.ng/newsletter Don't Keep This To Yourself
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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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    Malawi, Zimbabwe and Tanzania introduce HPV Vaccination
    CancerAware
    • Jan 13, 2019
    • 2 min

    Malawi, Zimbabwe and Tanzania introduce HPV Vaccination

    Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe have joined the growing list of African countries to introduce the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine into their routine immunisation programme. Other African countries to do this include Uganda, Rwanda, Botswana, Mauritius, Seychelles and South Africa. The vast majority of Cervical Cancer deaths are now preventable through safe and effective HPV vaccines Cervical Cancer is on track to overtake childbirth as the developing world’s biggest
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    She Beat Cancer Series - Abisola Ipadeola
    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.⠀ 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
    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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    Universal Health Coverage Day
    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 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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    Question of the Day
    CancerAware
    • Aug 7, 2017
    • 1 min

    Question of the Day

    Ladies....⠀ What's stopping you from getting a cervical screening test?⠀ Here are some of the answers we get.⠀ 1. I don't have the time.⠀ 2. Is it really necessary?⠀ 3. I heard it is painful.⠀ 4. I am fine. 'It' is not my portion.⠀ If you are female and have ever been sexually active, (even if with only one partner) you should get screened.⠀⠀ We have put together a list of cervical screening centres across the country. Click here to view them #PreventCervicalCancer
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