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CancerAware

Oct 4, 2019
1 min

The #31DaysOfPINK Campaign

Last October, the second edition of our #31DaysOfPINK Campaign saw us support the treatment of 32 indigent individuals facing #Cancer OUR IMPACT Beneficiaries Female: 28 Male: 4 Chemotherapy Medication 364 Units Chemotherapy Cycles Administered 84 cycles Diagnostic Tests and Medication 30 Patient Feeding and Transportation 6 beneficiaries Hospital Admission and Surgery 3 beneficiaries Thanks to you, we were able to do this.Thank you for being there for our beneficiari

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No Woman Should Face Breast Cancer Alone

CancerAware

Sep 27, 2019
1 min

No Woman Should Face Breast Cancer Alone

The second edition of our #31DaysOfPINK Breast Cancer Campaign took place in October 2018. Throughout the month, we raised funds to support Breast Cancer treatment for no income and low income women in Nigeria. Below is our impact report. We have now commenced the 3rd edition of the campaign starting October 1, 2019 and its runs until the 31st of the month. We intend to support more indigent women going through Breast Cancer treatment in Nigeria. We thank everyone who was par

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List of Cancer Screening Centres (Nigeria)

CancerAware

Sep 6, 2019
6 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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CancerAware

May 12, 2019
1 min

How to do a Breast Self Examination

The video above outlines the simple steps for a Breast Self-Examination. Ladies, you should have a Breast Self- Examination at least once a month and a Clinical Breast Examination at least once a year. Screening mammograms are recommended once a year for women aged 40 and above. Remember, breast cancer is not a death sentence. Early detection saves lives. Video credits: Discovery for Me #Cancercharitynigeria #cancercharitylagos #cancercharityinnigeria #cancercharityinlagos #b

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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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CancerAware

Apr 26, 2019
1 min

World Immunization Week 2019

April 24 - 30: World Immunization Week 2019 Celebrated in the last week of April, World Immunization Week aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions of lives every year and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most successful and cost-effective health interventions. The theme of this year’s campaign is Protected Together: Vaccines Work! and the campaign will celebrate Vaccine Heroes from around the w

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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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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 earliest stages. ⠀ This is the focus of our work and we won't rest until every woman is educated and informed about breast and gynaecological cancers and the resources available to her for prevention and early diagnosis.⠀ #14000Reasons #31DaysofPINK #BreastCancer #breastcancerafrica #breastcancerawareness #breastCancercharityinlagos #brea

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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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CancerAware

Feb 11, 2019
1 min

CancerAware featured in The Guardian

Thank you The Guardian Nigeria for the feature of our Community Health outreach of Friday, 8th February 2019. A big thank you to all the women who braved the early morning rain on Friday to attend our first Community outreach of 2019 As at 8 a.m, we already had over 70 women present. This gladdens our heart as it shows more and more women are committed to their health. At the end of the day, 220 women were screened for Breast Cancer See full article HERE #breastcancer

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NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre Commissioned in Lagos

CancerAware

Feb 9, 2019
2 min

NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre Commissioned in Lagos

On Saturday the 9th of February 2019, the new NSIA – LUTH Cancer Treatment Centre was officially commissioned at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) entered into a partnership arrangement with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) to co-sponsor the development of a world class Oncology centre. Construction of the centre began in March 2018 and a fully functional facility was completed within 9 months. The

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CancerAware

Feb 4, 2019
2 min

#14000Reasons Campaign

Around 14000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in Nigeria. The Federal Government must as a matter of urgency introduce the HPV vaccination for girls. Abisola survived cervical cancer at age 27. She was very fortunate. Not many women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Nigeria live to tell the story. The Facts Around 14000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in Nigeria. It is the second most common cancer after breast cancer. The main risk factor

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CancerAware

Feb 3, 2019
1 min

CancerAware at the 2019 Lagos Marathon

We had a great time at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon earlier today where we raised awareness about Cancer. With over 100,000 attendees, this proved to be the biggest edition yet. Well done to Access Bank, Lagos state Government and other stakeholders! We were able to engage over 5000 runners and marathon goers with our brand, education, awareness and screening initiatives. Thanks to Access Bank Plc for the support. Kudos to the Leo Burnett Lagos team for volunteer

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World Cancer Day 2019 Community Health Outreach

CancerAware

Jan 29, 2019
1 min

World Cancer Day 2019 Community Health Outreach

To commemorate the 2019 International World Cancer Day, CancerAware in collaboration with the Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria (ARCON) and the Department of Radiotherapy & Oncology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) is having a free Community Breast Cancer Screening Outreach. Date: Friday, 8th February 2019 Time: 9 a.m to 2 p.m Venue: Old Children’s Emergency (Behind D Block) Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Surulere,

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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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CancerAware

Jan 25, 2019
1 min

Cervical Cancer: Symptoms and Signs

What are some of the signs of Cervical Cancer? The most common sign of cervical cancer is irregular vaginal bleeding. This may occur in several forms. One is between menstrual periods and even sometimes after sexual intercourse. Also, any form of vaginal bleeding in women who have passed menopause and who no longer have menstrual periods is a big warning sign of cervical cancer and some other gynaecological cancers. Please note that these signs may be caused by conditio

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The HPV Vaccine protects against cervical cancer

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% of all cervical cancer cases." Seth Berkeley C.E.O GAVI - The Vaccine Alliance Nigeria must as a matter of necessity introduce the HPV vaccine into its routine immunisation programme. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in the country. What can you do? Lend your voice to this clarion call. Talk about it with your friends,

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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 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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