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‘Conflicts, insecurity hamper cancer care in vulnerable communities’
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have warned that insecurity and violent conflicts are worsening cancer care gaps
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Experts urge action to halt global surge in cancer, deaths by 2050
Experts have reported that global cancer cases are expected to increase to 35.3 million, indicating a 76.6 per cent surge in global cases, as well as cancer deaths projected to rise by 89.7 per cent to kill 18.5 million by 2050.
PAC Foundation offers free screenings for breast, prostate cancer
PanAfrican Capital Foundation (PAC Foundation), the corporate social responsibility arm of PanAfrican Capital Holdings, has expanded its annual cancer awareness project, Project B, to address both breast and prostate cancer.
Group decries high cost of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
The Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) has raised the alarm about the high cost of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment,
Championing Personalised cancer care through NGS enabled Precision
In commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, experts have stressed the need for early detection through screening and targeted therapy upon diagnosis, saying these are keys to living breast cancer free.
African women establish breast cancer council to improve survival
Worried that breast cancer is the commonest and deadliest form of cancer on the continent and only one in two women in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to survive for five years after receiving a diagnosis
FG flags off cancer awareness, screening campaign
The Federal Government, yesterday, flagged off a nationwide cancer awareness and free screening programme in Ebonyi State, targeting
Training will reduce cancer deaths, says institute
Training and re-training of health workers on early cancer detection and vaccination will reduce rising cases of death and improve chances of survival by patients, according to the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT).
Nigerian scientist leads AI research team on safer breast cancer treatment
A Nigerian scientist, Dr. Elijah Kolawole Oladipo, has led an international research team that used artificial intelligence to identify promising animal-derived molecules that could pave the way for more targeted…
Polaris steps up fight against breast cancer with free screening
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Polaris Bank has announced the sponsorship of free breast cancer screenings for 250 women.
