February 4 is marked annually as World Cancer Day (WCD) to promote awareness on cancer as a public health issue and to strengthen actions towards improving access to quality cancer care, including: screening, early detection, treatment and palliative care. Cancer is indeed, a public health issue of major concern, given the very grim numbers. Cancer…
Read MoreThe first Sunday in June every year (Sunday, June 7 in 2020) is known as the International Cancer Survivors Day (ICSD). It is a day set aside to celebrate cancer survivors; appreciate all those who contributed to their survival (the ‘co-survivors’); honor the fallen warriors (those who have succumbed to cancer) whilst raising awareness on…
Read MoreThe right diet – more of plant products (fruits, vegetables, whole grains), fish and white meat (e.g. poultry); less of junk and fatty food The right weight (for cancer prevention, a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 21 to 23 kg/m² is ideal) Non-Smoking No excess alcohol Exercise-Rest balance Regular screening Full immunization/vaccination Sexual discipline Healthy environment…
Read MoreUnusual bleeding from any part of the body Unusual discharge from any part of the body Protrusion or mass (lump or swelling) in any part of the body Pain that persists Paleness (caused by “shortage of blood” known as Anaemia) Loss of energy – Tired all the time (Anergia) Loss of appetite (Anorexia) Loss of…
Read MoreBREAST CANCER A lump in the breast or armpit Skin changes on breast: redness, thickening, rash, scaliness or dimpling Nipple changes: nipple turning inward; a nipple discharge other than breast milk CERVICAL CANCER Foul-smelling vaginal discharge Irregular vaginal bleeding Lower abdominal Pain LIVER CANCER Pain in the right upper abdomen Mass in the right upper…
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