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My Shocking Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 21
"My name is Onanaiye Abisola Adejumoke, I am 21 years old. In February 2020, I felt a lump in my right breast which we thought was...

CancerAware
Oct 4, 20210 min read
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#31DaysOfPINK Breast Cancer Campaign 2021
We have begun the 5th edition of our #31DaysOfPINK Breast Cancer Campaign. This October, we are again raising funds for the treatment of...

CancerAware
Oct 2, 20210 min read
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HPV and Cancer
HPV (human papillomavirus) can sometimes lead to the development of several types of cancer including Cervical cancer. Other types of...

CancerAware
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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Abnormal Cervical Screening Test Results
#GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth You have finally heeded the call and got your Cervical Screening test done. You get your results and...

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Sep 23, 20210 min read
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COVID-19: What Patients with Cancer Should Know
Cancer and its accompanying treatments can lower the body's ability to fight infection. Individuals facing cancer and their families...

CancerAware
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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Alcohol caused more than 740000 cancer cases in 2020.
Alcohol is estimated to have caused more than 740,000 cancer cases around the world last year, and experts say more needs to be done to...

CancerAware
Jul 23, 20211 min read
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Breast Lumps
Q: Hello CancerAware, I found a lump in my breast while bathing last week. What should I do? A: Firstly, don't panic. Secondly, go to a...

CancerAware
Jul 18, 20212 min read
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Abnormal Cervical Screening Tests
You have finally heeded the call and got your cervical screening test done. You get your results and it says “Abnormal test result." You...

CancerAware
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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Chemotherapy Side Effects
CHEMOTHERAPY SIDE EFFECTS What are the common side effects that can occur from chemotherapy treatment? They include fatigue, nausea,...

CancerAware
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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Caregiver
Caregiver (noun) Selfless human being; Superhero with powers of encouragement and strength; Lives to heal and give love to others. ...

CancerAware
Jun 14, 20211 min read
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Dense Breasts
Ladies, have you ever heard the term Dense breasts? Dense breast tissue is a normal finding, and about half of all women have dense...

CancerAware
May 19, 20211 min read
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Media Feature: This Nigerian Cancer Intervention Charity Is Out To Prevent and Detect Cancer Early
Not too long ago, our Executive Director, Tolulope Falowo sat down with #MoreBranches to talk about our work, the challenges we encounter...

CancerAware
Apr 26, 20214 min read
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International Women's Day 2021
"The fastest way to change society is to mobilise the women of the world." Charles Malik. This #InternationalWomensDay, at CancerAware we...

CancerAware
Mar 7, 20211 min read
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World Cancer Day 2021: The Challenges of Metastatic Breast Cancer in Nigeria
PRESS RELEASE February 4, 2021 Today, February 4 is World Cancer Day. There is no better time to shed light on the burden of Metastatic...

CancerAware
Feb 4, 20214 min read
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World Cancer Day 2021 Online Support Group Meeting
February 1, 2021 PRESS RELEASE To commemorate World Cancer Day 2021, CancerAware Nigeria and the MobiPINK Breast Cancer Project is...

CancerAware
Feb 1, 20211 min read
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International Volunteers Day 2020
We are celebrating this year's International Volunteers Day by appreciating the selfless individuals who over the years have made up our...

CancerAware
Dec 5, 20201 min read
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The Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference 2020
October 10,2020 PRESS RELEASE n Nigeria, a large percentage of women who develop Breast cancer present with advanced (metastatic) disease...

CancerAware
Oct 10, 20201 min read
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31 Days of Pink Breast Cancer Campaign 2020
We have begun the 4th edition of our #31DaysOfPink Breast Cancer Campaign. This October, we are again raising funds for the treatment of...

CancerAware
Oct 1, 20201 min read
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Gynaecological Cancers Awareness Month
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, 20202 min read
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Cancer Survivors Day 2020
Today is Cancer Survivors Day.â € It is an annual, worldwide Celebration of Life held on the first Sunday in June to recognise cancer...

CancerAware
Jun 7, 20201 min read
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