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A Cervical Cancer Free Future is Possible
Together we can create a cervical cancer free future. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth WATCH VIDEO Video Credits: World Health Organisation

CancerAware
Jan 201 min read
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Almost 99% of all cervical cancer cases are linked to infection with high- risk human papilomaviruses (HPV). When diagnosed at the local...

CancerAware
Jan 161 min read
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Cervical Screening Tests
The goal of cervical screening tests is to find pre-cancers when it is more treatable and curable. Regular screening can help prevent...

CancerAware
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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Cervical Cancer Awareness 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 at...

CancerAware
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Standing Strong Together
To all the incredible women bravely facing a gynaecological cancer diagnosis, we want you to know that you are not alone. Your strength...

CancerAware
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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Know Your Family Health History
Although the majority of women who have breast cancer are the first to develop it in their families, a woman’s risk for breast cancer is...

CancerAware
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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Call Your Doctor Day
Today is Call Your Doctor Day. Ladies, we want to remind YOU to take a minute today and schedule your annual health check. Having a...

CancerAware
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Palliative Care: Enriching Lives Beyond Expectations
In our society, the term "palliative care" often gets misconstrued, erroneously associated solely with end-of-life care. However,...

CancerAware
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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World No Tobacco Day
Today is World #NoTobacco Day. Tobacco smoking is linked to at least 16 different types of cancer including lung cancer.â € Also,...

CancerAware
May 31, 20231 min read
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The Pink Pledge
Thousands of women have already joined us in taking the Pink Pledge. Ladies, let's take charge of our breast health and reduce the risk of...

CancerAware
May 23, 20231 min read
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Global Declaration to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
illions of girls and women don’t have access to vaccines against HPV or screening and treatment services for cervical cancer. We can and...

CancerAware
May 16, 20231 min read
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Chemotherapy side effects
What are the common side effects that can occur from chemotherapy treatment? They include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood cell...

CancerAware
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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'Millions' abandoning cancer treatment in sub-Saharan Africa
Treatment abandonment is a major reason for sub-Saharan Africa’s growing cancer death rates. CancerAware's Executive Director, Tolulope...

CancerAware
Apr 13, 20231 min read
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Coping with your feelings
There is a certain vulnerability that can come with going through cancer. Receiving a cancer diagnosis usually starts off with the shock...

CancerAware
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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World Health Day
April 7 - Today is World Health Day. In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe...

CancerAware
Apr 7, 20231 min read
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The Community is at the heart of our work
At CancerAware, we go the extra mile to get the message of prevention and early detection to our communities. We believe every woman...

CancerAware
Apr 1, 20231 min read
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Getting a Second Opinion
Do you need a second opinion consultation with a cancer specialist? Our #AskTheSpecialist service gives you access to medical experts on...

CancerAware
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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Abnormal Cervical Screening Results
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
Mar 10, 20231 min read
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March 4: International HPV Awareness Day
Today, March 4 is International HPV Awareness Day.â € We are pleased to be an Operating Partner in Nigeria of the International Papilloma...

CancerAware
Mar 4, 20232 min read
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What's in your skincare products?
Many of the everyday products we use especially beauty and skincare products contain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These...

CancerAware
Feb 18, 20231 min read
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