Tag: #CancerCare
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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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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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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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WORLD CANCER DAY: FOUNDATION URGES FG TO SAVE POOR WOMEN
Cancer isn’t just a health issue—it’s a justice issue, and indigent women are paying the highest price. As the world marks World Cancer Day, Hassy’s Haven Foundation has called on the Federal Government to urgently prioritise cancer prevention, early detection and affordable treatment for poor and vulnerable women across Nigeria. Speaking in Kaduna, the foundation’s…
