Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer in Nigeria – The Major Issues
Low Level of Awareness
Breast Cancer as a disease is relatively unfamiliar to majority of Nigerians. That its symptoms are unclear have not helped much either. From detection to self-check options, there is a huge knowledge in Nigeria compared with some other parts of the World
Cultural/Religious Beliefs
Colored by cultural and religious beliefs, most people altogether ignore ailing health symptoms and rather keep a confession and hope for supernatural healing than visit a health center
Poverty
Cancer treatment is generally not cheap. With a growing population and an estimated 93% living below poverty line in Nigeria according to the UN, affording a cancer treatment is a near-hopeless situation
Health Care Centers
From under-diagnosis to poor quality test centers and results, health centers face issues such as equipment challenge
Help us honor those at every step of the breast cancer journey by sharing the story of how you or someone you love has been affected by breast cancer. We will share these stories throughout the month of October on our social media platforms to encourage others facing breast cancer.
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