Anambra Establish Breast Cancer Centre

Anambra State government in South Eastern Nigeria has established centers for checks and care for breast cancer. 

Chief Medical Director of Amaka General Hospital, Awka, Dr. Lawrence Ikeakor, said this at a forum on productive health, organised by IPAS International, in collaboration with South-East Post Abortion Care Network, SE-PACNET. 

Speaking on the theme: “Breasts and Cervix”, Ikeakor said that one out of every ten women in Nigeria suffers from breast cancer and that early checks could lead to a cure when detected. 

He explained that more people died from cancer of the cervix than of HIV/AIDS. 

The Acting Chairman of Oyi Local Government, Mr. Peter Ofuonye, said there was need to intensify awareness campaign amongst the people especially in the grassroot, to be educated on family planning. 

 

NAN/ Qasim