Dr. Chidiebere Ogo, a renowned Urologist, warned men above 40 years against excessive consumption of red meat. Ogo, Chief Consultant Urologist at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, emphasized reducing prostate cancer burden in Nigeria.
“Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer afflicting and killing men in the country. It is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths among men in Nigeria,” he cautioned during a Prostate Cancer Awareness & Screening held in Ado-Odo/Ota.
Ogo explained that excessive red meat intake increases prostate cancer risk in males above 40. “This disease can be fatal, if not detected early and appropriate treatment not ministered to the patient.”
He advised men, especially those with a family history, to undergo screenings. “So, we encourage men to go for cancer screening, knowing the high incidence and mortality rate of the cancer.”
Ogo stressed that every man has a prostate gland susceptible to cancer, and early detection ensures survival. “Prostate cancer is not a death sentence once it’s detected early; such an individual can be cured.”
Prof. Emeka Iweala, Centre Leader, CApiC-ACE/CApTC, Covenant University, Ota, noted that prostate cancer’s high mortality rate among Nigerian men motivated their awareness campaign.
Ms. Chichi Ononiwo, Founder of Beulah World Initiative, presented “Developing a Superior Mindset Against the Onslaught of Cancers.” She highlighted the psychological and social impact of cancer, emphasizing factors influencing patient response.
“Cancer presents challenges not just at diagnosis but throughout treatment and even well into recovery,” Ononiwo explained.
A beneficiary, Mr. Adeyinka Aremu, commended the organizers, saying the screening exercise had educated him about prostate cancer.
Over 100 Ado-Odo/Ota residents received free cancer screenings, courtesy of Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication, African Centre of Excellence (CApiC-ACE), Covenant University, Ota, in partnership with Prostrate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CApTC) and Beulah World Initiative.
