Oyesegun said the NHA has up-to-date equipment for cancer treatment and management and advised anyone who noticed any unusual growth or lump to go to the hospital for early detection and prompt treatment. He added that there are modern cancer treatment facilities across government-owned hospitals in Nigeria. “We have up-to-date cancer equipment in Abuja and Lagos, the plan is for the same thing to be extended to all zones in the country.”READ ALSO: CAN, Adeboye lead Christian rallies against insecurityAccording to him, some insurance companies are now supporting the treatment of cancer and wants Nigerians to seize the opportunity. Different treatment options have been identified for cancer including Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Hormone therapy, among others. Experts say early detection is vital for treatment.

Source: Punch February 03, 2020 12:00 UTC