Cancer: FG to assist in radiotherapy equipment procurement
The Federal Government is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to aid in the procurement and maintenance of radiotherapy equipment in cancer centres…
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Expert tasks Nigerians on timely cancer screening
Head of Oncology Unit at Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta, Lagos, Dr Ajibike Orekoya, has advised Nigerians to go for cancer screening to ensure early detection of the disease and…
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Cancer rates ‘ll increase to 77 % by 2050, says UN
Global cancer cases are expected to rise around 77 per cent by the middle of the century, United Nations health authorities said. According to latest figures from the International Agency…
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Prostate cancer: Cause unknown yet, says Scientist
……recommends yearly screening for men above 40 A laboratory scientist, Mr Adeniyi Fagbamiyi, has advised men above 40 years on Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test at least once annually to know…
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Association seeks improved healthcare systems for cancer treatment
The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) has advocated for improved health systems, welfare of workers and security to enhance cancer patient’s outcome in the country and reduce brain drain. Speaking…
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Early detection of cancer saves life, says Osun Gov
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday in Ile-Ife joined in advising Nigerians that early detection of cancer saves life. The Governor gave the advice while declaring open a three-day…
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WHO links Aspartame sweetener to likely cause of cancer
The World Health Organisation (WHO) cancer research agency on Friday classified the commonly used artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to human”. Although, another UN Committee reaffirmed that there was…
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Shettima lauds Kano’s investment in cancer center
The All Progressives Congress Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described the ongoing construction of ultramodern cancer in Kano as great development that will benefit the people of the…
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Ondo First lady seeks ne approach to reduce cancer burden
Wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, has called for moreinnovative approach to reduce the cancer burden in Nigeria. She disclosed this at the 25th Anniversary and 4th…
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