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
- 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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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
- Feb 14, 2019
- 2 min
What is a Biopsy?
Q: What is a biopsy?â € A: A biopsy is the removal of tissue from any part of the body to examine it for disease. Some may remove a small...
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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...
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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...
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CancerAware
- Jan 24, 2019
- 1 min
The Human papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV or human papillomavirus is the main cause of cervical cancer in women. ⠀⠀ Both men and women can have HPV.⠀ Because HPV has no...
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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 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...
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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
- Nov 18, 2018
- 1 min
CancerAware on Arise TV "The Morning Show"
We were on Arise TV "The Morning Show with Dr Nesochi on Saturday, 17th November 2018. Dr Nesochi Okeke - Igbokwe, is a New York based...
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