Fayemi Charges Nigerians On Proactive Steps Against Cancer

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Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi has advised Nigerians to always take proactive steps against Cancer related diseases.

She stated this during an event marking the 6th year remembrance of the former deputy governor of the state, Mrs Adunni Funmilayo Adunni Olayinka who died on April 6, 2013 after a long battle with cancer.

Mrs Fayemi who lamented that many Nigerians are dying of the disease on daily basis urged women in particular to constantly go for breast and cervical cancer screening to guide against avoidable death.

The first lady who preached against widespread negligence of early detection on the part of women and men said doctor’s prescription and treatment at first stage of breast cancer diagnosis must be sought.

Mrs. Fayemi said, “We are using this medium to remember why Mrs. Adunni Olayinka passed on and this is why we are giving free healthcare services particularly on breast cancer to the women.  Because we believe that prevention is better…



Source: Leadership Newspaper