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CancerAware
- Jan 22, 2019
- 2 min
February 4 - World Cancer Day
February 4. World Cancer Day. We are getting ready for the global event that takes place every year with the aim of uniting the world's population in the fight against Cancer. It aims to 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. So, join us this February 4th and #TakeAction against cancer #WorldCancerDay #February4 #WeCanICan #CancerAw
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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 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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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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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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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 body. This edition took place on October 1st to 4th, 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The World Cancer Congress is the largest gathering of cancer stakeholders, advocates, researchers, public health experts e.t.c from over 150 countries.
It aims to strengthen the participants' action and impact on national, regional and international scal
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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 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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CancerAware
- Feb 4, 2018
- 1 min
A World Without Cancer #WeCanICan
Today is World Cancer Day. It 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. Meet some of the individuals who lent their voice to our campaign. Adetomi Oduyemi - #Breast Cancer Survivor Category: I CAN MAKE MY
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CancerAware
- Feb 6, 2017
- 1 min
Free Breast Cancer Screening - World Cancer Day 2017
Every year, February 4th is the day designated to mark World Cancer Day. It is a global event with the aim to save millions of preventable cancer deaths by raising awareness and educating about the disease. To commemorate this year's World Cancer Day, we had two events over the course of the week. The first of this was a free breast cancer screening exercise for women. The one-day event took place on Wednesday the 1st of February at the Department of Radiotherapy of the Lagos
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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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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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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
- Feb 4, 2016
- 1 min
Our #WorldCancerDay #TalkingHands Photos
#WeCanICan
#WorldCancerDayNG
#Collabo4Cancer
#UICC
#CancerAwareNigeria #WeCanICan #WorldCancerDayNG #Collabo4Cancer #UICC #CancerAwareNigeria #CancerNGOinNigeria #breastcancernigeria #cervicalcancernigeria #cancernigeria
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