The founder of Breast Without Spot Foundation, Prof. Ifeoma Okoye has revealed that cervical cancer kills between 23 and 28 women daily in Nigeria.
Okoye disclosed this during the Goodway Foundation outreach in partnership with Breast Without Spot Foundation, held on Monday in the Ikotun area of Lagos.
According to her, women are ashamed of the stigma of cervical cancer and fear of being left by their husbands, hence they often hide their health condition even from potential solution providers.
Okoye said the risk of cervical cancer can be reduced by conducting routine examinations of the breast and genital areas.
She said, “It has been observed that healthcare professionals often face challenges when many patients seek medical attention in advanced stages of the disease. This can place a substantial burden on the healthcare infrastructure, result in high costs, and potentially diminish the patients’ determination to fight for survival.
“Cervical cancer kills 23-28 Nigerian women daily. Hence, by conducting routine examinations of the breast and genital areas, it is possible to reduce the risk of developing cancers like breast cancer and cervical cancer, as well as various other forms of cancer that may affect the body.”
Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of the Goodway Foundation, Chioma Ikoku, noted that over 70,000 people die from cancer in Nigeria.
She solicited for partnerships to be able to spread the cancer campaign.
