Ex-University teacher cautions against prostrate cancer

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FORMER Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Professor Peter Ebigbo has cautioned against prostate cancer, urging Nigeria men to engage in a healthy lifestyle, good eating habit, and regular exercise to avoid the dreaded disease.

Ebigbo, a Professor of Psychological Medicine (emeritus) in UNN. who spoke to journalists shortly after a road walk organised by “Pink Blue” a Non-Governmental Organisation, at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu at the weekend, said that with early detection, cancer can be removed through surgery or managed with a routine check for a very long time.

The former University teacher who is also the Chairman of the Board of the “Men on Blue Initiative”, further stated, “The intervention will use three core strategies, such as prostate cancer awareness, prostate cancer-free screenings and social media campaigns.

“The target is to…



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