Nigeria: Cancer Treatable, Curable If Detected Early - Experts

19 February 2013

CANCER is treatable and curable if detected early according to medical experts in the country who spoke at a symposium in focus of theme of the 2013 World Cancer Day: "Dispel damaging myths and misconceptions about cancer: Did You Know?".

At the event organised by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris said the belief that cancer was a death sentence was not only incorrect but popularise by nasty experiences of those who present their cases late in hospitals.

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