Despite increased awareness of breast cancer, studies show that black women continue to die at a nearly 40% higher rate than white women from the disease. Breast cancer is a condition in which the cells of the breast proliferate uncontrollably. According to studies, black patients are more likely... Read More
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Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, on Tuesday in Abuja has expressed concern over the increasing rate of breast cancer in the country and urged... Read More
Screenings for Breast Cancer Tests Down 98% Amid Pandemic in Australia
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Screenings for breast cancer fell significantly during Australia’s first wave of coronavirus infections, according to a report published by the Australian Institute of Health... Read More
Breast cancer is one prevalent condition that has affected many individuals, particularly women, for several years with 70% of the cases leading to death. For... Read More
John Travolta’s Wife, Kelly Preston Dies After Battling Breast Cancer
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John Travolta announced that his wife, Kelly Preston, has passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer. She was 57 years old. The actor... Read More
A medical expert, Dr Esther Ismaila, says breast cancer can be cured if detected early. Dr Isamaila said this on Sunday in a statement issued... Read More
Nigerian Medical Association : Embarked on a free medical outreach in Cross River
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has embarked on a free medical outreach in Nde community at the Bakor Hospital in Ikom Local Government Area of... Read More
Constant Sucking of the Breasts reduces Risk of Breast Cancer- Health Expert
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A midwife, Madam Mary Azika, has encouraged men to frequently suck their wives’ breasts as a means to prevent breast cancer in women. The midwife... Read More
Dr Emmanuel Azuike, a Consultant Public Health Physician at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka in Anambra, says alcohol drinkers and cigarette smokers... Read More
An oncologist, Dr Muhammad Habeebu, on Thursday said childless women were at higher risk of having breast cancer. Habeebu, Head of Department, Radiotherapy, Lagos University... Read More
A medical practitioner, Dr Toyosi Aibinuomo, on Wednesday warned against excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco, to prevent breast cancer. Aibinuomo gave the advice in... Read More
Dr Jide Owolana, the Chief Medical Director, Living Standard Hospital, Benin, says about 50 per cent of Nigerian women are living with unknown breast cancer.... Read More
Breast Cancer: UCH Acquires Machines Worth N28m, Inaugurates Tumour Board
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The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says it will intensify preventive medicine and health promotion as alternatives to curative medicine in the treatment of breast... Read More
A new drug which allegedly treats Breast cancer has been approved by the FDA. The drug was said to have cured breast cancer caused by the... Read More
The Ondo State Government says it will procure detective diagnostic machine latest December to reduce the scourge of breast cancer in the state. Dr Wahab... Read More
A female student of the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, Sandra Musujusu, has developed an alternative treatment for breast cancer. The scientific breakthrough... Read More
A female student of the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, Sandra Musujusu, has developed an alternative treatment for breast cancer. According to TribuneOnline,... Read More
Breast cancer has nothing to do with spiritual attack, governor’s wife tells women
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The wife of Ondo Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, said on Sunday that breast cancer has nothing to do with spiritual attack. Akeredolu, who is the... Read More
A former Minister of State for Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman, has asked Justice Muslim Hassan of the Federal High Court in Lagos to permit her... Read More
The Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) founded by Mrs Betty Anyanwu and Mrs Akeredolu, wife of Ondo state APC governorship candidate had its annual... Read More
Woman Miraculously Healed Of Breast Cancer After Exclusively Eating This Fruit
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A Nigerian woman and mother was devastated after being diagnosed with breast cancer, following sharp pains in her left breast. She took to social media... Read More
There are several persistent email and internet rumors about potential causes of breast cancer. One is that wearing a bra, or wearing an underwire bra,... Read More
Breast Cancer: Men Should Wash Their Hands Before Handling Women’s Breasts – Expert
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A radiologist, Prof. Gbadebo Awosanya, on Friday urged women to go for post menopausal mammographic screening yearly for early detection of breast cancer. Awosanya, who... Read More
Researchers have found that the high level of Sugar in western diet can enhance the risk of Breast Cancer. They warned that common sugar contained... Read More
Prof. Francis Durosinmi-Etti, the President, Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria (CEAFON) has warned the federal government to declare a state of emergency on... Read More
A recent study has revealed that chemicals commonly used in cosmetics and other personal-care products can stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells. Lead author... Read More
“It drove Home the Value of Early Detection, education and intervention.” Janet Napolitano One in Eight women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer at some... Read More
The Executive Secretary, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP), Dr. Abia Nzelu has urged Nigerian women to regularly check their breasts and cervix so as to... Read More
New Research has revealed that early stage breast cancer is riskier for young women and blacks. Death rates in the 20 years after diagnosis totalled... Read More
Professor of Nutrition and Director of Academic Planning at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Prof. Ignatius Onimawo, has said there is an increasing... Read More
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