Prostate Cancer
12 Apr
O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 trial in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family announced yesterday on X. He was 76.
5 Apr
The number of new prostate cancer cases around the world will more than double over the next two decades as poorer countries catch up with the ageing of richer nations, according to a Lancet report published Friday.
7 Feb
A Nigerian doctor, Dr. Rasheed Adedapo has advised that men should be able to have sex 21 times to avoid prostate cancer in their formative years. He revealed this while on the discourse on classic FM, saying “A concept in physiology, that if you don't use it you lose it,.the only form of exercise your…
15 Dec
Renowned musician Charly Boy has openly discussed his recent triumph over prostate cancer in a heartfelt Instagram post. In the post, he reflected on the challenges of 2023, acknowledging the good, the bad, and the ugly, but, most importantly, expressing gratitude for surviving a battle with a disease that claims many lives. "I cheated death…
28 Nov
Medical experts have suggested lifestyle modification, and improved diet intakes above medical treatment as panacea to prostate cancer and pains of menopause among men and women respectively.
19 Nov
Nigerian adult males have been enjoined to improve their health life by taking advantage of the free prostate cancer screening being provided by the Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation.
18 Nov
As the world marks the 2023 Prostrate Cancer Day, Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation, the promoter of new Nigerian National League (NNL) outfit, 1472 FC, which is also a medical outreach, is organising a 3.3km walk to promote fitness and create awareness for the disease. Speaking in Lagos yesterday, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Martin Ebuwa,…
11 May 2023
Nigeria has a substantial cancer epidemic, with breast, cervical, prostate, and liver cancers being the most prevalent types. According to the GLOBOCAN report for 2020, Nigeria accounted for 11 per cent of all new cancer cases in Africa.
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