Ms Awogbemi stated this during a walk organised by the organisation for pupils as part of activities to mark the World Cancer Day 2017 in Yaba, Lagos.
To reduce the number of women dying of bre*st cancer and to ensure that the disease is detected early, Ms Awogbemi advised that preventive measures should start early.
She said, “We feel strongly the need to educate people about the pandemic and stem the tide by making information available to people.
“It is not the cancer that is really killing them but late detection. Most people are in denial, so they fast and pray for it to go instead of treating it. If you detect it early, you can still treat it and survive it.
“When it comes to preventing cancer, it is wise to educate the young ones. Perhaps if they start preaching this gospel, if they start creating awareness in their schools and communities too, people will become aware.”
Early detection is the key.
ReplyDeletetrue facts..early detection and treatment definitely would drastically reduce the death of women almost daily to cancer..advocacy amd awareness wins it in this case
ReplyDeletethis is really bad!
ReplyDeletePublic awareness and enlightenment on breast cancer should be encouraged. It will help dwindle the rate of spread.
ReplyDeleteThis is not good for our country. I hope FG will take a step to stop cancer
ReplyDeleteadequate research and solutions should be made available to tackle this
ReplyDeleteCancer awareness should be widened and test should be free
ReplyDeleteAm still yet to know what causes this breast cancer, women should make sure they examine themselves often for any lump.
ReplyDeleteYes na true
ReplyDeleteYes, proactive measures ought to be taken to curb the death rate.....
ReplyDeleteAwareness is much needed for breast cancer. So has to reduce the risk in our society
ReplyDeleteRegular medical check up is very important because most of these deadly diseases can be avoided/prevented/managed properly through early detection.
ReplyDeleteGod hlp us..
ReplyDeletechai,so sad
ReplyDeleteReally? Eye opener
ReplyDeleteIt real
ReplyDeleteIt lack of proper orientation just a little procedures are required for regular palpation of the breast to discover early lump in breast
So, it's no longer oyinbo man's disease?
ReplyDeleteTake care of ur health and ur body.leave the rest to God
ReplyDeleteLord have Mercy
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