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NHIA strengthens cancer response, urges early detection
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has called for earlier detection and treatment of breast cancer as the disease claims an estimated 16,332 lives and records 32,278 new cases in…
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Why liver cancer cases, deaths could rise by over 55% in 2040, study finds
A new analysis reveals that primary liver cancer was among the top three causes of cancer death in 46 countries in 2020 and the number of people diagnosed with or dying from primary liver cancer per year could rise by more than 55 per cent by 2040.
Experimental breast cancer vaccine proves safe in phase 1 clinical trials
Breast cancer is currently the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Nigeria, and globally it is the world’s most prevalent cancer.
Cervical cancer survivor recounts ordeal after successful treatment at UATH
A 26-year-old cervical cancer survivor, Mercy Moses, has recounted her near-death experience following her successful treatment
Foundation takes breast, cervical cancer awareness to Makoko women
As part of efforts to improve women’s health and promote early cancer detection, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) recently hosted a two-day free breast and cervical cancer screening for women from Makoko and its environs.
Prostate cancer: Why Nigerian men need to screen early
With africannewsagency Report Prostate cancer is becoming an increasingly important health concern for Nigerian men, with experts urging those at risk to understand the disease and consider early screening. September…
Cervical Cancer: Building a system that makes prevention possible for Nigerian women
A woman can feel perfectly healthy while abnormal changes are taking place in her cervix and by the time symptoms appear, the disease
Centre urges improved access to cervical cancer treatment
A cancer organisation, Project PINK BLUE - Health & Psychological Trust Centre, has urged the Federal Government to increase the number of brachytherapy treatments and improve access to cervical cancer treatment.
Foundation seeks N12b to establish cancer centres, save patients
As part of efforts to establish more cancer treatment centres in Nigeria so that more people can have opportunity of getting treated and cured from cancer, St. Cyril Cancer Treatment Foundation (SCCTF) centre...
New report highlights Nigeria, others’ progress towards cervical cancer elimination
Nigeriais among 12 Commonwealth countries featured in a new compendium of case studies on cervical cancer elimination launched yesterday
