Tag: #CancerAwareness
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CHILDHOOD CANCER: CANCER SOCIETY SEEKS STRONGER POLICIES, EARLY DIAGNOSIS
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for stronger policies, sustainable financing and improved health systems to strengthen childhood cancer care in Nigeria. NCS President, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, made the call in Abuja to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, stressing the need to improve access to specialised treatment, essential medicines, diagnostic services and trained healthcare…
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BRICON FOUNDATION DONATES BREAST PROSTHESES, MASECTOMY BRAS TO CANCER SURVIVORS
The BRICON Foundation has donated 600 breast prostheses and 300 mastectomy bras to breast cancer survivors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), as part of activities marking its 10th anniversary. The foundation’s Co-Founder, Abigail Simon-Hart, who is also a breast cancer survivor, said the intervention was designed to help women rebuild their confidence…
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EARLY CANCER DIAGNOSIS IMPROVES TREATMENT OUTCOMES — FG
The Federal Government has stressed the importance of detecting cancer early, saying the stage at which the disease is diagnosed can significantly influence treatment options and the chances of a successful outcome. Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, National Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Plan, explained that cancer progresses through four stages, depending on how far abnormal…
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PATHOLOGISTS SEEK MORE INVESTMENT IN CANCER DIAGNOSIS, DIGITAL PATHOLOGY
Pathologists and cancer experts have called for increased investment in pathology services, digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen cancer diagnosis and treatment in Nigeria and West Africa. They made the call at the 16th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the West African Division of the International Academy of Pathology (WADIAP), tagged…
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MISINFORMATION, LATE DETECTION FUEL CANCER DEATHS IN NIGERIA – ONCOLOGIST
A Consultant Oncologist at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Dr Lateef Salako, has identified misinformation and late detection as major factors contributing to the high mortality associated with cancer in Nigeria. Salako spoke during the 2025/2026 Recognition Day, Walimah and graduation ceremony of MIMBAR Schools in Ibadan, where he urged Nigerians to seek accurate medical…
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CANCER SURVIVORS SEEK BETTER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AFFORDABLE TREATMENT
Surviving cancer is only part of the journey. For many survivors, the emotional, psychological and financial challenges continue long after treatment ends. That was the message from cancer survivors, caregivers and health experts at the 2026 Cancer Survivors Gathering in Abuja, where they called for stronger mental health support and more affordable access to quality…
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UZODIMMA SOUNDS ALARM ON CANCER: “ACT EARLY, SAVE LIVES”
Nearly 120,000 new cases yearly—Nigeria’s cancer burden is rising, and experts say awareness could be the lifesaver. Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Chioma Uzodimma, is calling for stronger awareness, early detection, and collective action to tackle the growing cancer crisis in Nigeria. Speaking at a cancer awareness programme at the University of Abuja…
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AFRICAN COUNTRIES LEAD GLOBAL SURGE IN BREAST CANCER CASES
A new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study published by The Lancet shows African nations are topping the world in rising breast cancer cases. Equatorial Guinea leads with a shocking 312% increase in new cases between 1990 and 2023, followed by Ethiopia (207%), Egypt (189%), DR Congo (160%), and Mauritania (141%). Nigeria is also heavily…
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MAKE CHILDHOOD CANCER TREATMENT FREE, SIX-YEAR-OLD PLEADS TO FG
6-year-old Lois Adebayo and other advocates urge the government to lift the burden on families battling childhood cancer. A brave six-year-old cancer warrior, Ms. Lois Adebayo, alongside her mother, Gloria, called on President Bola Tinubu to make childhood cancer treatment free during an advocacy outreach at Church of Christ Kado, Abuja, supported by the Akanimo…
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NIGER STATE LAUNCHES FREE CANCER DIAGNOSTICS, EXPANDS HPV VACCINATION
Early detection and prevention take center stage in fight against cancer. The Niger State Government has approved free cancer diagnostic services at designated public health facilities, aiming to tackle late diagnoses that contribute to thousands of cancer deaths each year. The announcement was made by Health Commissioner Dr. Murtala Muhammad-Bagana during the 2026 World Cancer…
