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Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:40pm On Feb 04 |
Every 4th of February is #WorldCancerDay. This is to raise awareness about this terrible class of diseases We'll make a thread of the top cancers killing people. As well as ways you can prevent and reduce your risk of having these Cancers CREDIT: @the_beardedsina on X(formerly Twitter)
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Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:40pm On Feb 04 |
BREAST CANCER -Self breast examination -Exclusive breastfeeding -Reduce use of Oral contraceptives -Reduce your Alcohol & smoking -If you're Obese try and lose weight - Healthy diet -Know if Breast Cancer runs in your family - Don't forget to get your Breast Mammogram |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:42pm On Feb 04 |
LUNG CANCER - stop smoking - Avoid staying around smokers (Passive smoking) -Try and avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation - If possible live somewhere where there is reduced toxic air pollutants ( my worry about Port Harcourt people) |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:43pm On Feb 04 |
CERVICAL CANCER -Get Vaccinated -Go for your Pap smear -Avoid multiple sexual partners -Avoid unprotected sex NB: Boys can also get vaccinated, can also carry HPV on the Penis, Mouth. some HPV strains which can cause Penis cancer, Mouth and Throat Cancer |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:43pm On Feb 04 |
PROSTATE CANCER -Try and know if it runs in your family -Eat healthily -Stop smoking -Once you are above 40 your Doctor might order a PSA and other tests as required |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:43pm On Feb 04 |
COLON CANCER -Stop smoking -Reduce Alcohol -Know If it runs in your family -As you age above 40 try and get a colonoscopy (like a Camera inserted to view your intestines for problems), if it runs in your family your Dr might suggest earlier colonoscopy. - Eat healthily |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:44pm On Feb 04 |
STOMACH CANCER - stop smoking - Reduce your Alcohol - If you have Ulcer ensure it is well treated and follow up. poorly managed Ulcer can sometimes turn to cancer PS- Ulcer should try and get an Endoscopy. -Eat lots off fruit and vegetables |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:45pm On Feb 04 |
LIVER CANCER -Reduce alcohol -Stop smoking - stop eating mouldy groundnut and Spoilt tomatoes (Ata Esha) (They can produce a Toxin that can cause Liver Cancer) -Get your Hepatitis Vaccines . - Practice safe sex Avoid sharing sharps. Have your own equipment
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Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:47pm On Feb 04 |
TESTICULAR CANCER - Do a regular self testicular examination -see a lump, change in size, painful balls or anything unusual go to the hospital
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Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:47pm On Feb 04 |
PENIS AND VAGINA CANCER -Get your HPV Vaccines -Avoid unprotected sex -Try not to have multiple partners |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:48pm On Feb 04 |
Cancer of the Mouth - Cut down alcohol -Stop smoking - Reduce MouthAction (HPV can cause it) Notice any mouth ulcer or wound not healing see a Doctor |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:48pm On Feb 04 |
I'll be happy to take questions |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 6:50pm On Feb 04 |
Mods @ dominique sissy3, Pls take action Let's raise awareness about this terrible class of diseases 🤲🏾 |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Klchnjoku: 8:07pm On Feb 04 |
Kemistri3:What are the home remedies to treat it.. I've been battling with ulcer since last June.. haven't gone to an hospital yet but I noticed I started feeling much better when I started drinking more water and sleeping often. What can you suggest please, home remedy |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Kemistri3(m): 8:17pm On Feb 04 |
Klchnjoku: Go to a hospital pls🤲🏾 That's how to receive proper treatment |
Re: Today Is #worldcancerday by Klchnjoku: 9:45pm On Feb 04 |
Kemistri3:I can't afford medical bills at the moment, please just tell me any home remedy |
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