Foundation creates awareness on prostrate, testicular cancer
14 December 2024 |
2:55 am
To bring issues of men’s health to the front burner and proffer solutions, the Waka Community International Foundation has organised one-day Wakathon in Lagos with talks by medical experts.
To bring issues of men’s health to the front burner and proffer solutions, the Waka Community International Foundation has organised one-day Wakathon in Lagos with talks by medical experts.
Addressing participants at the event, Founder of Waka Community International Foundation, Lorenz Mba, said that the Wakathon in Lekki and Ikoyi areas of the state was put together to raise awareness and sensitise the public on the importance of men’s health.
He explained that the organisation’s primary objective is to build a global community of leaner, fitter, healthier and ultimately happier people through walking, eating responsibly, hydrating well, getting adequate sleep and also strength training to maintain muscle mass essential for aging well.
Mba said that research has shown that testicular cancer and prostate cancer are both types of cancer that affects the male reproductive system, but they differ in several ways.
He noted that prostate cancer is more common among Blacks and in men with family history of genetically inherited cancers, while testicular cancer is more common in Caucasian American men. He observed that men’s health is often not talked about due to cultural issues, pointing out that male folks are dying in silence and from preventable causes.
In his remarks, Real Admiral Chris Ezekobe (retd), urged men to check their medical health regularly and not rely on their physical strength. According to him, some men cannot afford the services of personal physician, while other men are too engrossed with work, business, families and lifestyle issues on a daily basis and have neglected their health.
“Let’s stop being silent when people are dying from preventable causes such as prostate cancer and testicular cancer,” he said. Another participant, Mr. John Manchair, appreciated the organisers of the Wakathon.
“I took part with over 250 persons that benefited from the event. I learnt today that research has shown that keeping fit, staying healthy and exercising helps even when patients are fighting some cancers such as prostate cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer,” he said.
Earlier, a former Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Calabar, Dr. Joseph Okegbe, spoke about prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and their impact on mental health. He emphasised that testicular cancer is often easier to identify through self-examination and during routine physical checks.
“Age is a crucial factor. Prostate cancer typically develops in men over 40, while testicular cancer typically affects men under 35. Prostate cancer is more common than testicular cancer,” Okegbe said. The event was supported by Verve Card, Novo Health Africa HMO, EverCare Hospital, Lekki, PocariSweat drink and Sotie Household Cleaning Products.
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