Breast, cervical, and prostate cancers remain the leading causes of death in Nigeria, accounting for 40 percent of all cancer-related fatalities, according to reports by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Every February 4, World Cancer Day is observed globally. This year’s theme, ‘United by Unique,’ highlights how collaboration remains key in winning the fight against cancer worldwide.
Despite advances in medical science and care, the burden continues to rise, with the number of new cases and deaths projected to nearly double by 2050, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).