Cancer Cases to Rise 67% by 2050, New Report Warns
Global cancer cases are projected to surge 67% to 34 million annually by 2050, with deaths up 80%, according to the latest GLOBOCAN report from IARC.
Category : Cancer Care
Promising Results for Personalised Melanoma Vaccine
A personalised mRNA vaccine by Moderna and Merck reduced melanoma recurrence risk by 49% in a trial with over 1,000 patients, offering new hope for cancer treatment.
Nigerian Offers Alleged Stage Four Cancer Cure, Struggles to Reach Ogogo
A Nigerian man claims to have a cure for stage four cancer, citing an FRSC officer's recovery, but laments inability to contact veteran actor Taiwo Hassan 'Ogogo's' family.
Doctor clarifies Ogogo's cancer hospital refusal claim
Dr Olusina Ajidahun clarifies that hospitals didn't refuse to treat Ogogo but moved him to palliative care after chemo was explored, warning against herbal remedies.
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UK Bans Gel Nail Products with TPO Over Fertility Risks
The UK banned new gel nail products containing TPO from August 15, 2026, due to reproductive health risks. Existing stock can be used until February 14, 2027. Nigeria has not yet banned TPO.
Nigeria to Manufacture Radiotherapy Gear Locally by 2030
Nigeria signs a deal with China to establish local radiotherapy equipment production by 2030, aiming to improve cancer care access and reduce import dependence.
HIV Test at House Party: 17 Guests Test Positive
A fun birthday party turned chaotic when a truth-or-dare game led to HIV tests, with 17 guests reportedly testing positive, including a couple and their male friend.
The Office UK Star Lucy Davis Reveals Incurable Stage Four Cancer
Lucy Davis, 53, reveals her stage four breast cancer has spread to her bones and is incurable. She urges others to check unusual body changes.
Father Regrets Ignoring Genotype Compatibility Due to Religion
A Nigerian father regrets ignoring genotype compatibility before marriage due to religious beliefs, leading to his daughter's sickle cell disease diagnosis. He urges couples to heed medical realities.
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Cross River Extends Health Workers Retirement Age to 65
Cross River State extends retirement age for health workers to 65 years or 40 years of service, aiming to retain experienced professionals and strengthen healthcare delivery, effective August 1.
Nigerian Woman Dies of Cardiac Arrest in UK
Christiana Nwosu, a Nigerian woman visiting her family in the UK, died of cardiac arrest on July 19, 2026. Her family launches a GoFundMe campaign to raise £10,000 for repatriation of her remains to Nigeria for burial.
7 Everyday Habits Damaging Your Kidneys: Painkillers, Water & More
Experts warn that frequent painkiller use, unsafe water, self-medication and other everyday habits may increase the risk of kidney problems among Nigerians.
FG Expands Cancer Funding, Local Drug Production to Improve Care
Nigeria expands funding, local drug production, and research to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment while easing patients' financial burden, NICRAT says.
Stage 3 Kidney Cancer: Lady Lists 4 Warning Signs
A lady battling stage 3 kidney cancer shares four early warning signs often ignored: blood in urine, persistent back pain, unexplained weight loss, and constant fatigue.
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Nigerian Student Abandons UK Master's for Mother's Kidney Care
Kehinde Oseru quit her master's at the University of Dundee, using tuition funds for her mother's dialysis, and launched a GoFundMe for a kidney transplant.
From Crisis to Care: Rewriting Nigeria’s Women’s Healthcare
Nigeria’s curative healthcare mindset leads to late-stage diseases, especially in women. The Maky Bloom Foundation fights this with education and free screenings.
NMA Chair Challenges Interpretation of Lagos HIV Figures
Former NMA Lagos chairman Babajide Saheed argues that 10,430 HIV cases in Lagos reflect routine testing, not new infections, citing NACA clarification.
Stop Punishing Sickle Cell Warriors: A Call for Change
A personal account of living with sickle cell anemia in Nigeria, highlighting stigma, lack of medical care, and the urgent need for systemic change and compassion.
Nigeria's Sickle Cell Burden: 150,000 Newborns Yearly
Nigeria records 150,000 sickle cell births yearly. Experts highlight gaps in newborn screening, treatment access, and misconceptions on World Sickle Cell Day.
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UN Staff in Nigeria Donate Blood on World Blood Donor Day
UN staff in Abuja donated 23 units of blood on World Blood Donor Day, highlighting Nigeria's critical shortage of safe blood and calling for more voluntary donors.
LDS Church Donates Equipment to FMC Cancer Centre
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated medical equipment worth millions of naira to the Cancer Centre of FMC Ebute-Metta, Lagos, to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Collaboration Key to Better Care for Sickle Cell Patients
SCAIIN founder Esther Onolememen calls for collaboration to improve sickle cell care, praises NDDC's support for Niger Delta families on World Sickle Cell Day.
LDS Church Donates Cancer Equipment to FMC Ebute-Metta
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated medical equipment worth millions of naira to the Cancer Centre of FMC Ebute-Metta, Lagos, to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Nigeria, Private Sector Partner to Cut Cancer 50% by 2030
Nigeria's federal government partners with private healthcare to tackle rising cancer cases, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030 through improved access and treatment.
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Tyler Mane Reveals Rare Breast Cancer Diagnosis
X-Men actor Tyler Mane, 59, announces he has breast cancer and begins chemotherapy. He aims to raise awareness about male breast cancer.
FG Launches Free Healthcare for Low-Income Pensioners
The Nigerian government introduces PenCare, a free healthcare scheme for pensioners earning below N70,000 monthly, to improve access to medical care for low-income retirees.
Nigeria's Nutrition Crisis: Kaduna Shows Progress, Financing Gaps
Nigeria faces a malnutrition crisis with high maternal mortality. Kaduna State shows progress through sustained financing and MMS, but challenges remain.
Obasanjo Backs Cancer Expedition, Urges Regular Health Checks
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo launched the 'Lagos to the World' expedition to promote cancer early detection, urging regular screenings and healthy living.
Oncologist Urges Better Cancer Infrastructure and Drug Access
Oncologist Kunle Odunsi advocates for standard cancer infrastructure and quality drugs in Nigeria, noting that precision medicine has transformed care globally.
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Cervical Cancer Survivor Recounts Ordeal After UATH Treatment
Mercy Moses, 26, shares her near-death experience after successful cervical cancer treatment at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, highlighting teamwork and hope.
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