Writing By Ali Muhammad Rabi’u; Editing By Safiyah Abdulkadir
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Professor Yusuf Dasilva has advised both gender to go for breast cancer screening to know their status.
Dasilva gave the advice while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of a ‘Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness’, organized as part of the activities to mark the Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Ilọrin,the Kwara state capital.
The Medical Director who was represented by the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Professor Bilyaminu Abayomi, said that breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.
He said certain factors including age and obesity among others increase the risk of breast cancer.
Professor Dasilva explained that the theme: No-one should face breast cancer alone, will help to raise awareness and drive behaviour change against stigmatization on those with the disease.
He noted that the sensitization is to facilitate knowledge sharing and provide a platform for dissemination of breast cancer information and sensitize people on the need to get screened, and early diagnosis which can save lives.
He maintained that breast cancer is not a death sentence, as people can commence treatment if diagnosed early.
In a remark , the Consultant General Surgeon of UITH, Dr.Olushola Fasiku,said over 2 million cases of breast cancer is recorded yearly globally.
He observed that people still conceive myth and misconception on breast cancer, adding that there is treatment and people can live.
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
