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Abduroshakin, others Advocate Regular Screening To Combat Breast, Cervical Cancer

by Henry Tyohemba
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The chairman, Federal Government College Kaduna Old Students Association (FGCKADOSA), Abuja chapter,
Hon. Bola Abduroshakin and other experts have emphasised the need for regular screening as a key preventive measure in combating cervical and breast cancers.

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They stated this in Abuja on Saturday, during a cancer awareness campaign and screening event held at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja.

The event was organised by the Federal Government College Kaduna Old Students Association (FGCKADOSA), Abuja chapter, in collaboration with Cancer Consciousness Initiative (CCI) and Federal Medical Centre, Abuja.

It also included free mammograms, breast cancer screenings, pap smears, PSA tests, and other services.

Speaking, Abduroshakin said health is paramount, which is why the association is working to raise awareness.

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“It is as important as life because when you are not healthy, you are as good as dead. It is very important for us to have that health consciousness, especially in this season of cancer awareness, to educate our friends, families, and ourselves on the need to be conscious of our health conditions as related to cancer prevention. We shouldn’t leave all of this to the government; we first have to take care of ourselves.”

He expressed hope that the initiative would extend to other chapters with support from the global chapter. “I believe they will support me in spreading it to all our chapters. We have chapters in all 36 states of this nation, and we’re also present internationally in North America, the UK, and Canada.

“Previously, we introduced a health insurance initiative for all alumni of Federal Government College Kaduna. Around a hundred of our members are enjoying free medical coverage, fully funded by alumni contributions,” he added.

In his keynote speech, Dr. Adamu Alhassan Umar, president of the Nigerian Cancer Society, said cancer is a significant challenge in Nigeria that needs to be addressed.

Represented by Dr. Ayuba Hannatu Usman, Umar urged Nigerians to be aware of cancer but clarified that it is not the death sentence many perceive it to be.

In her presentation, Dr. Usman emphasized that early detection through routine screenings can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce mortality rates for these cancers, which are among the most common affecting women globally.

According to her, breast cancer can affect anyone, and early detection is key to better outcomes. She noted that advances in screening and management have improved outcomes.

Also speaking, Dr. Kwapmi Nicolas, Senior Registrar of Histopathology at National Hospital Abuja, spoke on cervical cancer screening, noting that all sexually active women are at risk of cervical cancer.

He identified the risk factors as early sexual activity, multiple sexual partners or high-risk partners, lack of regular screenings, under-screening in areas with established cervical screening programs, a male partner with multiple sexual partners, and exposure to oral contraceptives, among others.

According to him, in its early stages, cervical cancer is often asymptomatic and might only be diagnosed following routine screenings, pelvic examinations, or symptoms like foul-smelling vaginal discharge.

Earlier, the Medical Director of FMC, Dr. Sa’ad Ahmad, expressed appreciation to the association for choosing the hospital for the program and for lending a helping hand to those affected by cancer.

Early detection, he said, is crucial in overcoming the challenges of limited resources in cancer treatment.


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