National Ovarian Cancer Coalition defines ovarian cancer as a disease in which, depending on the type and stage of the disease, malignant (cancerous) cells are found inside, near, or on the outer layer of the ovaries. In a study carried out by the SGMC Cancer Centre, Ovarian cancer was reported as the second commonest (30.5%)…

Radiologists have said early detection of breast cancer through clinical screening will enhance treatment outcome because late presentation is the usual cause of patients’ death.

Using automated breast density measurements, Norwegian researchers were able to more precisely confirm that women with dense breasts have a higher risk of breast cancer. The study included more than 100,000 women and more than 300,000 screening exams. "We found that screening examinations of women having dense breasts showed higher rates of recall and biopsy,…

In recent times there have been claims and counter claims on the use of lemon (Citrus limon) to effectively treat degenerative diseases such as cancer and Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

The risk of mortality, and of developing a number of cancers, is lowest in light drinkers consuming an average of less than one drink per day across their lifetime, and the risk of some cancers increases with each additional drink per week, according to a new study, published this week in PLOS Medicine by Andrew Kunzmann....

Carl Ikeme has revealed his cancer is in complete remission. Ikeme in a post on Twitter made the announcement a day after the Super Eagles defated Iceland. The 32 year old had been diagnosed with acute Leukemia when he returned abnormal blood results during pre-season in July 2017. Ikeme tweeted; "After a year of intense…

Most breast changes are not cancer. It is still important, though, to tell your doctor about them and have her check them out. Let her know about any lumps, nipple changes or discharge, redness or thickening...

Medicaid Cancer Foundation has sponsored its first Nigerian cancer ambassador, Isaac Femi, to Russia 2018.Speaking yesterday, in Abuja during the presentation of gifts to three finalists, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the foundation, Dr. Suraiya Mansur....

Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects one in 1000 women. Unlike the others that spread across the body, it spreads around the vagina and beyond, hence the name. It is more common among Black Americans and Hispanics. Every year, about 1240 deaths occur from this illness. Vaginal cancer and cervical cancer…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that collectively, cancer, diabetes, lung and heart diseases kill 41 million yearly, accounting for 71 per cent of all deaths globally, 15 million of which occur between the age of 30 and 70.

The majority of women with a common form of breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy after surgery, based on their score on a genetic test, researchers said Sunday. As many as 65,000 women in the United States alone could be impacted by the study, described as the largest breast cancer trial to date,…

A Ten-point ‘blueprint to beat cancer’ can cut the chance of getting the disease by up to 40 per cent, experts say. A major review published in DailyMail UK Online found we should drink mostly water, limiting sugary beverages and avoiding alcohol altogether for the best chance of evading the disease. In the biggest analysis…