By Frank Nwaete
Today 4th FEBRUARY, is being Observed as WORLD CANCER DAY!
CANCER, is defined as a Disease in which abnormal Cells Divide Uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
And on this WORLD CANCER DAY, the Member Representing ORLU/ORSU/ORU-EAST FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY at the Green Chambers of the National Assembly, RT HON CANICE-MOORE CHUKWUGOZIE NWACHUKWU (OMEOGO OGBATURU-ENYI NA ORLU), said the Importance of more awareness creation for the Disease, cannot be Under-emphasized!
CANICE-MOORE CHUKWUGOZIE NWACHUKWU Said the Day was initiated by the UNION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER CONTROL (UICC) and Seeks to reduce to the barest minimum, increasing number of Deaths caused by CANCER!
He announced that early detection and regular screening to diagnose the Disease, as well as it's "WARNING SIGNS" Education, should be consistently carried out, because, according to him, not all CANCER Cases have same treatments and management
CANICE-MOORE listed common types of CANCER to include BREAST CANCER, PROSTRATE CANCER, COLON CANCER, LUNGS CANCER, LEUKEMIA, MELANOMA and LYMPHOMA, added that those who are already diagnosed of the Disease should not see it as a "DEATH SENTENCE", rather have hope as it can be properly treated and survived to live longer.
RT HON CANICE-MOORE CHUKWUGOZIE NWACHUKWU cautioned against excessive exposure to Sunlight, Unprotected Sex, Smoking, Excessive consumption of Alcohol, taking tea in Plastic cups, eating anything hot in plastic bags, heating foodstuffs in microwave using plastic materials, heavy weight, exposure to harmful chemicals
He went on to inform that when plastics gets into contact with heat, it produces chemicals which may cause over fifty (50) types of CANCER!
That CANCER risks can be lowered by regular exercise, eating nutritious diet high in fruits and vegetables,*Regular Physical exercise, Non Smoking, Reduction in Alcoholic Consumption and maintenance of weight
RT HON CANICE-MOORE CHUKWUGOZIE NWACHUKWU (OMEOGO OGBATURU-ENYI NA ORLU), insisted that adherence to these Preventive tips will go a long way in saving People from the Disease.
The THEME FOR THIS YEAR 2025 WORLD CANCER DAY is; "UNITED BY UNIQUE”!
WHICH highlights the value of individualised, Patient-centered care in the fight against cancer.
As well as highlighting how important it is to personalise treatment to each patient's unique needs.
HAPPY 2025 WORLD CANCER DAY
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