In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has even recommended a ban on hair-smoothing and hair-straightening products that contain formaldehyde, a chemical known to cause cancer.
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The Federal Government has called on the global oncology community to support it in closing cancer health disparity in the country and other Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC).
The granddaughter of former South Africa President, Zoleka Mandela is dead.
Some survivors of childhood cancer on Saturday embarked on a walk to sensitise FCT residents on the need for early diagnosis, accessible treatment and political will to support children with the disease.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Ministry of Health has received 15 Thermo Coagulation machines from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Federal Government through the Ministry of Health and Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with development partners to reduce the spread of cancer in Abuja.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) cancer research agency on Friday classified the commonly used artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to human”.
Mrs Mary Danlami, stood at the entrance of the emergency unit in the hospital looking dejected with tears streaming down her cheeks, as she awaits the doctor for counsel concerning her daughter, who was rushed in some hours ago.
Reproductive Health Expert, Mrs Ijeoma Onuorah, says that the use of contraceptives for family planning does not cause cancer but reduces the risk of cancers.
Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has emphasised that concerted effort is needed by all stakeholders to eliminate cancer in the country.…