Blog

Bursting Myths: Sugar and Cancer

3 minutes of reading
MYTH: Taking sugar in food and soft drinks can cause cancer. FACT: Sugar does not cause cancer, either in its natural form in sugar-containing food items (such as yam, potato, pasta, wheat and rice) or in processed forms (such as in soda and fizzy drinks, corn syrup and fruit juices).  It may, however, leave you …

Bursting Myths: Sugar and Cancer Read More »

Understanding Cancer Risks Factors

3 minutes of reading
For most cancers, the specific cause is often unknown. When cells develop with no control and invade nearby areas, it is often due to a combination of factors. These cancers develop over a while and are often due to a number of factors called risk factors. A risk factor is any attribute or feature that …

Understanding Cancer Risks Factors Read More »

Coping tips after a cancer diagnosis

4 minutes of reading
A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. This is why Oncopadi and Sebeccly Cancer Care has developed cancer support resources and tips on coping after a cancer diagnosis. Some of our programs provide accurate cancer information, cancer support group, resources and practical support such as the free surgery program called Sebeccly Mastectomy Initiative at General Hospital, Lagos. …

Coping tips after a cancer diagnosis Read More »

Scroll to Top
Scroll to Top