Leading medical experts have warned that the excessive use of perfumes, deodorants and body sprays containing harmful chemicals could cause cancer to the users. In separate interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the internal medicine professionals explained that products containing harmful chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, aluminium and triclosan, among others, were endocrine-disrupting chemicals that could interfere with the body’s normal hormone …

The National Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Uchechukwu Nwokwu has said that 7.2 per cent out of 127,000 cancer cases recorded annually in Nigeria are children. Nwokwu said this at the sideline of public enlightenment on childhood cancer commemorating 2025 International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) on Saturday in …

The World Health Organisation has revealed that 40 people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer every minute. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Tuesday to mark World Cancer Day. ‘Every minute, 40 people are diagnosed with #cancer globally and embark on a journey to overcome it. On #WorldCancerDay, we honour the courage …

Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel, has revealed that his wife, Mjay Anidugbe, has lost her mother. In a statement on his X handle, Daniel disclosed that she died of breast cancer. The singer called for prayers for the deceased, saying he and his wife are currently mourning. “My wife lost her mom to breast cancer and I’m here mourning with her. …

Cancer survivors in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in combating the surge in fake drugs, which they said have become a major threat to their lives. The survivors, under the auspices of the Network of People Impacted by Cancer in Nigeria (NePiCiN), lamented the high cost of cancer drugs and the menace of counterfeiting worsening …

Former MTN Group CEO, Sifiso Dabengwa, has been announced dead, Monday morning, after losing a battle with Cancer. Dabengwa was MTN CEO from March 2011 till 2015 when he had to resign as MTN was looking for ways to negotiate itself out of a record N1.04 trillion fine Nigeria slammed on the telco for failing to disconnect over five million …

Hassy Haven Foundation Non-Governmental Organisation, (NGO) has keyed into the Federal Government’s Cancer Care initiative by supporting 25 indigent female cancer patients at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria. Each of the beneficiaries received a token of N30,000 from the foundation to cushion the effect of the high cost of accessing medical services at the hospital. Professor. Hamid Umdagas, …

Well-wishers prayed quick recovery for King Charles III on Monday following the king’s cancer diagnosis. The king was diagnosed with a form of cancer and had begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday, just a week after he was discharged from hospital for prostate surgery. The palace also stated that doctors had advised the king to postpone …

Children Living with Cancer Foundation (CLWCF), has lamented the lack of support for the treatment of childhood cancer in the country. Noting that cancer is a genetic disorder that requires holistic care, the Foundation said if comprehensive attention is given to cancer in the country, 10 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), would be attainable. A Haematology Oncologist at …

The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has convened critical oncology stakeholders and strategic partners at the maiden edition of the NSIA Oncology Summit in Lagos. According to a statement from NSIA on Wednesday, the move is to drive collaborations amongst partners and improve overall patient outcomes in cancer care. Participants at the summit included over 200 medical professionals in oncology, …