Re-imagining a world free from preventable cancer deaths

World Cancer Day (commemorated every year on 4 February) is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action, we’re working together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is …

Movember-Testicular Cancer higher in Men between 15-37 years

Movember, An annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide. According to the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in men aged between 15-37 years. They further stressed that young men whose …