Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer in
Nigeria. In many cases, there are no obvious symptoms at all, which makes it
difficult to detect and by the time it becomes obvious, it is almost always too
late and may lead to death.
1-2 in every 25 women are at risk but higher risks exist for
women who are older than 45, older than 30 at birth of 1st child and women with
family history (mother, aunt or sister only).
Studies have proven that Breast Self Examinations (BSE)
significantly improves the early detection of breast cancer cases. Women are therefore encouraged to examine
their breasts every month, preferably a few days after their periods.
Ultrasound scans and Mammograms are also available to help
make an early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Most breast cancers are palpable and therefore a woman who
is constantly aware of the changes in her breasts is more likely to pick up a
cancerous lump earlier, thus preventing late presentation, thus improving her
chances of early detection, cure and survival.
Very rarely, breast cancer affects men, approximately 1% of
all cases affect men!
So, Help rebroadcast this message to ALL!
Free Breast cancer screening is available every Friday @ the
Foundation!
Remember to 'Go Pink' on Friday in support of our Breast
Cancer Awareness Campaign!!!
God Bless.
Dr Femi Olaleye
Medical Director
Optimal Cancer Care Foundation
118 Bode Thomas Street
Surulere - Lagos
12 Comments
Women need evry awarenes thy can gt abut breast cancer
ReplyDeleteGod bless u dr femi
ReplyDeleteBSE is de key,buh u need to learn hw to do it ursef frm a profesional
ReplyDeleteEvry woman nids breast examination on regula bases
ReplyDeleteVe heard of a man hving breast cancer...who has heard...pls tell me?
ReplyDeleteAm curious to kw if anyone jas sen a man wit breast cancer. Pls tell me.
ReplyDeleteBreast cancer is too deadly & de victims boobs re ripped off..Ve breast examined today..
ReplyDeleteThis piece is wondaful...kep cr8ting dis awareness @Julia
ReplyDeleteGood to kw
ReplyDeleteI believe early detection is better.
ReplyDeleteBreast cancer is becoming alarming in Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteDr. Olaleye, hw can one detect early cancer in other part of the body?
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