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
- 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 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...
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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 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...
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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 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...
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CancerAware
- Jan 16, 2019
- 2 min
Early Signs of Cervical Cancer
What are some of the signs of Cervical Cancer? The most common sign of cervical cancer is irregular vaginal bleeding. This may occur in...
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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 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...
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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
- 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 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
- Aug 12, 2018
- 1 min
Early Detection
Q: What is Early Detection of cancer?⠀ A: It means to find cancer early, while it’s small and before it has spread.⠀ Adults should have...
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CancerAware
- Jul 24, 2018
- 1 min
CancerAware: Beneficiary of the 2017 TOTAL Charity Golf Tournament Award
The TOTAL Charity Golf Tournament organised by TOTAL E & P Nigeria is an annual event demonstrating the organisation's commitment to the...
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CancerAware
- Jul 8, 2018
- 1 min
The Healthcare Nigeria Conference 2018
The Healthcare Nigeria conference took place in Lagos, Nigeria on the 4th and 5th of July, 2018 at the Lagos Oriental, Victoria Island....
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CancerAware
- May 21, 2018
- 1 min
How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination
The video below 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 13, 2018
- 1 min
It Takes Only 5 Minutes
Cervical cancer is the easiest female cancer to prevent yest, it is the second most common cancer among women in Nigeria.
About 26 women die
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CancerAware
- Apr 28, 2018
- 1 min
CancerAware is official charity of the SheCan Nigeria 2018 conference
The inaugural SheCan Nigeria conference took place in Lagos on the 13th and 14th of April 2018. CancerAware was the official charity...
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