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The 14000 Reasons HPV Vaccination Campaign
Abisola survived cervical cancer at age 27. She was very fortunate. Not many women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Nigeria live to tell...

CancerAware
Sep 5, 20192 min read


The Gynaecological Cancers. Do you know them?
Cancers that start in a woman's reproductive system are called gynaecological cancers.There are 5 of them. They are; Cervical cancer ...

CancerAware
Sep 1, 20192 min read


"Towards Better Prevention and Detection of Cervical Cancer" Conference 2019
Despite being a potentially preventable disease, Cervical Cancer remains, for several reasons, one of the most important causes of...

CancerAware
Aug 29, 20191 min read


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...

CancerAware
Aug 13, 20193 min read


Ask the Specialist
Our "Our Ask the Specialist" service enables you to put your questions on any aspect of Breast and Gynaecological cancers to our panel of...

CancerAware
Jul 29, 20191 min read


A lump is not the only sign of Breast Cancer
Although a lump is the most common sign of breast cancer, there are actually other warning signs you need to know about. Also, some of...

CancerAware
Jun 29, 20191 min read


What is chemoprevention?
Cancer begins when healthy cells change and grow uncontrollably. This forms a mass called a tumor. The process of a healthy cell becoming...

CancerAware
Jun 19, 20192 min read


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...

CancerAware
Jun 12, 20194 min read


CancerAware at the ASCO 2019 Annual Conference
CancerAware attended the 52nd American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Conference #ASCO19 in Chicago, Illinois which took place...

CancerAware
Jun 12, 20191 min read


Obesity and cancer risk
Individuals can reduce their risk of many common cancers by maintaining a healthy weight and making physical activity part of their...

CancerAware
May 18, 20191 min read


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...

CancerAware
May 12, 20191 min read


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,...

CancerAware
May 10, 201913 min read


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...

CancerAware
Apr 26, 20191 min read


Vulvar Cancer: A much overlooked cancer
You may have never heard of it but cancer can occur in the vulvar. It is one of the Gynaecological cancers (there are five of them). It...

CancerAware
Apr 17, 20191 min read


World Health Day 2019
"Health cannot be a question of income; it is a fundamental human right."⠀ NELSON MANDELA⠀ Today is #WorldHealthDay and we join the...

CancerAware
Apr 7, 20191 min read


Mammogram Reminder Tip
You can schedule your yearly mammogram around your birthday so it is easy to remember.⠀ Screening mammograms are recommended for women...

CancerAware
Apr 2, 20191 min read


The CancerAware Newsletter
Join thousands of individuals who stay updated on the latest information on cancer prevention and early detection. Sign up for our...

CancerAware
Mar 30, 20191 min read


L.E.A.R.N Commemorates IWD in Lagos.
On Friday, 22nd March 2019, CancerAware was at the L.E.A.R.N (Leadership Empowerment and Resource Network) workshop in commemoration of...

CancerAware
Mar 23, 20191 min read


The Pink Pledge
Hundreds of women have already taken our Pink Pledge. ⠀ Ladies, reduce your risk of Breast Cancer. Click HERE to take the Pink Pledge....

CancerAware
Mar 19, 20191 min read


WE CAN Africa 2019
Day 2 of the 6th WE CAN Africa Breast and Cervical Cancer Advocacy Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. WE CAN Africa 2019 is hosted in...

CancerAware
Mar 18, 20191 min read
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