Let's fight cancer collectively, Mrs Soludo urges Nigerians

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By Madu Obi

The Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described cancer as a generational threat, calling on Nigerians to collaborate to fight it.

The governor's wife, who is the founder of the Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo Initiative, which focuses on wellness education, nutrition, and preventive health care, said In a statement to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month in Awka, that all hands must be on deck to save the victims.

The Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.

Mrs Soludo expressed worry that despite the increased awareness in society, there are still cases of breast cancer and other forms of the disease, noting that early detection remains the most effective way to treat and reduce the impact of the disease.

She said: “The statistics are alarming, but we can all play our part to reduce the impact. The two major steps are to learn how to perform self-examinations regularly and to go for periodic screenings in reputable hospitals.

We must do more as concerned stakeholders to strengthen awareness and extend cancer education to every community."

Mrs Soludo observed that while October is globally recognized as a time to promote breast cancer awareness, the commitment to combating the disease should go beyond the commemorative period.

She also reaffirmed her commitment to promoting healthy living among women through her pet project, Healthy Living initiative.