Tag: breast cancer
How I survived breast cancer – Beyonce’s mum
Knowles, 71, opened up about her stage one breast cancer diagnosis during an interview for her new book, Matriarch. She…
You can’t prevent cancer through frequent breast sucking – Expert
Another misconception is that only women with a family history of breast cancer can get it, or that it is…
There will be 38% rise in breast cancer cases by 2050 – WHO
WHO launched the Global Breast Cancer Initiative in 2021, aiming to reduce breast cancer mortality rates by 2.5 per cent…
“Breast cancer not a death sentence”
According to her, the earlier breast cancer is detected, the higher the chances of survival and that is a message…
University don bemoans poor knowledge of breast cancer among Nigerian women
She said late presentation and very poor knowledge about the risk factors for breast cancer have been observed to be…
What women should do to prevent breast cancer – Prof. Ogu
Ogu who is also an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), said that breast…
Lagos to screen 100,000 women for breast, cervical cancer
Ogboye stated that free screenings for breast and cervical cancer have since commenced in 62 State health facilities including designated…
Breast Cancer: Pfizer raises awareness in Ghana, Nigeria
Pfizer on Thursday, held a virtual media roundtable to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Metastatic Breast Cancer Day.
My story shows breast cancer is beatable: Akeredolu
Ondo State First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has averred that breast cancer is beatable if the right steps are taken at…
TB Joshua could not save my wife from breast cancer, says BBC reporter Andrew Gift
Andrew Gift, a Nigerian journalist with BBC laments the death of his wife, Grace from breast cancer and failure of…
Hair straighteners linked with breast cancer
Scientists working to pin down all the risk factors associated with breast cancer have linked chemical hair straighteners, which permanently…
Cancer survivor advocates for more enlightenment in Nigeria
Juliet Aguwa, who has survived breast cancer in the last 12 years, says life after surviving the disease is not…
Breast Cancer: Gbenga Artsmith Jewelry, CancerAware Nigeria present ‘Life on the Pink Lane’
Gbenga Artsmith Jewelry in partnership with CancerAware Nigeria, a non-profit organisation is proud to announce one of the biggest breast…
Breast cancer: Association takes screening to Cross River communities
The Medical Women Association of Nigeria has taken breast cancer screening and awareness to rural communities in Cross River as…
Men are not exempted from breast cancer – Oncologist
Dr Abisoye Abayomi, an Oncologist based in Lagos, on Sunday said that men were not exempted from screening for breast…
Why women should undergo regular breast cancer screening
The Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA) on Sunday joined in the campaign for women to go for breast cancer check-up…
Group launches campaign to fight Breast Cancer
As part of measures to fight against Breast Cancer among women in Ghana, the Chief Executive Officer of Beautiful Beneath,…
Onion, garlic consumption lowers breast cancer risk
New research suggests that the consumption of onion and garlic as done by women in Puerto Rico can significantly reduce…
Women advised on regular breast cancer checkup
Dr Femi Adewole, a gynecologist with Holy Bethany Hospital, Osogbo has advised women to always go for regular checkup of…
Gene causing breast cancer in Nigerian women identified
A multinational research team has identified the genes responsible for inherited breast cancer in Nigerian women, according to the study…
10 women benefit from breast cancer treatment
An NGO, Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), Ondo State chapter, on Friday said it has treated 10 breast cancer…
Scientists advice to women: Take red wine to stop breast cancer
A new study shows that Resveratrol, a compound in red wine can stop a mutated protein, which is present in…
Obesity to lower breast cancer risk in young women – Study
Young women with high body fat have a decreased chance of developing breast cancer before menopause, according to a study…
Women with early breast cancer may avoid chemotherapy – Study
A new study has found that about 70 per cent of women with the most common form of early stage…
Breast cancer: Early detection key to reducing mortality – Radiologist
A Radiologist, Dr Oluwatobi Lawrence, on Friday said early detection and treatment remained the cornerstone to reducing breast cancer mortality…
Breast cancer diagnosis not dead warrant – Health Official
Mrs Agnes Odogwu, a public health specialist in Anambra, says breast cancer is not a dead warrant. Odogwu told newsmen…
Akeredolu takes breast cancer campaign to FMC
The Founder of Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) and wife of Ondo State Governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has led some…
Breast Cancer: Experts commend “One-Stop Breast Clinic’’ at LUTH
Some experts committed to the cause of ensuring prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment for breast cancers have commended the…
Ondo Govt. to procure Breast cancer diagnostic machine
The Ondo State Government says it will procure detective diagnostic machine latest December to reduce the scourge of breast cancer…
Breast cancer: Governor’s wife inaugurates N200m support for patients
The Ondo State governor’s wife, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, has inaugurated a N200m crowd funding to support a 45-year old Mrs…