Make Every Day Anti-cancer Day Through
Regular Healthy Lifestyle.
FWHPWI
Foundation for Women’s Health Promotion and Welfare Initiatives
October, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
Director’s Message:
The month of August was women’s month and Cervical Cancer Awareness month.
Despite the social distancing impediment due to COVID 19 pandemic, FWHPWI
participated in a number of healthy lifestyle and cervical cancer awareness programs
online and via WhatsApp Social Media. May I use this opportunity to thank all
FWHPWI members for their prompt support, especially those who geared up the
active participation and the educational/awareness talks. Perhaps, we need not
remind all our followers that our awareness programs and anti-cancer projects are
routine and ever going; we never limit our endeavours against the steady cancer
threat; and we invite you to be at alert and make every day, anti-cancer day through
regular healthy lifestyle. Enjoy below a collection of healthy messages from some
FWHPWI women, while you keep in mind that October is Cancer month. Do join us
on FWHPWI Online Forum for October month programs. Dr. FN ALARIBE NNADOZIE
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Make every day anticancer
day through regular
healthy lifestyle
FWHPWI’S EVENTS
FWHPWI observes August
2020, women’s cervical cancer
awareness month
RESEARCH NEWS
The implication of Human
papilloma virus (HPV) in
spontaneous abortion in
pregnant women.
USC73 genes score, a bio-
markerfor‘Uterine Serous
Carcinoma’
The unique role of emergency
contraception as a BRIDGE to
regular contraception
Researchers reveal discovery
of new cancer drug fadraciclib
Using Magnetic
nanoparticles
seems promising for killing
hard to reach tumors
CANCER NEWS: AFRICA
Advancesin technologies for
Cervical cancer detection in low-
resource settings
In Sub-Sahara
Africa, ovarian
cancer has been identified as an
undertreated and
understudied entity
Breastcancer: a 44 years
Zimbabwe woman tells her story
Medicinal Plants Used in
Traditional Management of
Cancer in Uganda
Continental problem
HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE
Just an apple a day
to fight cancer
Move more and sit less
Nutrition to Prevent
Ovarian Cancer
Due to the (anti-pandemic) social
distancing measures and general rules
for curbing COVID-19 infection, all
FWHPWI events involving public
gathering have been on hold since
March. We quite miss holding our
meeting/outreach events in the warm,
and highly profitable normal way of
face to face participation. We miss the
direct contact of fellow members,
supporters and the general public.
However, our activities have been
running, thanks to our able and
competent management/online team
who continue to run our programs
online.
On the 25
th
of June, FWHPWI held its
first office holders meeting aimed at
looking into the Foundation’s achieve-
ments and challenges. Implementation
of mapped out projects in our previous
meetings were reviewed; and the exe-
cutives of FWHPWI affirm, ‘the major
challenge of the foundation at the
moment is funding.’
August 2020 was women’s month and
cervical cancer awareness month. The
import of this remarkable month for
women was fully observed by
FWHPWI with different awareness
talks on women health matters on the
19
th
, the 22
nd
and the 29
th
of the month.
On the 19
th
of August, Dr Nneka F.
Alaribe Nnadozie gave awareness talk
on cervical cancer, pointing out why it
is necessary to go for early detection
tests such as Pap test. Dr. Alaribe
Nnadozie also stressed on the signi-
ficant impact of Human papilloma
virus (HPV) ‘vaccine’ for girls from
the age of 9 years. On the 22
nd
,
FWHPWI featured a session with Dr
Bodun Oluwadare, a specialist in
mental health. He pointed out the
importance of maintaining and mana-
ging our mental health especially in
the present pandemic era. Dr.
Oluwadare enumerated five steps one
can follow to maintain a good mental
health according to the renowned UK
National Health Service (NHS) direc-
tion. On the 29
th
, Dr Betty Posuglu
enlightened FWHPWI on Polycystic
Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), pointing out
why it is important to check for its
early detection to avoid complications.
Dr. Posuglu reassures that though
PCOS isn’t curable, it is manageable,
and the key to its management lies on
one’s diet and lifestyle when diag-
nosed. The program was wrapped up
with some life quotes and inspirational
talks from some FWHPWI women.
Read more on the quotes/inspirational
talks on our website
www.foundationforwomenshealth.com
FWHPWI’S EVENTS
“Individually, we are one drop,
Together, we are an ocean”
Support us
You are invited to our
forthcoming meetings and
regular outreach programs.
Attendance is completely
free. You can partake in the
discursions, and you can
surely come to grab
something new
for a healthy lifestyle.
The COVID 19 pandemic
is not over.
Never forget this practice.
It is necessary for your
health now and always. Do
it often. The best for you is
to keep safe for yourself
and for us all.
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The implication of Human papilloma
virus (HPV) in spontaneous abortion
in pregnant women.
Viral infections are considered to be
risk factors for spontaneous abortion. Is
HPV truly involved in the spontaneous
abortion among pregnant women who
experienced spontaneous abortion?
Find out from a recent work published
by Prof Mauro Tognon and group from
University of Ferrara Italy Read more.
USC73 genes score could be a
biomarker for identification of women
with ‘Uterine Serous Carcinoma’ who
don’t respond to standard chemo-
therapy
Till now, ‘uterine serous carcinoma’ a
rare form of cancer is known for poor
response to standard chemotherapy.
Recent studies have found that women
who don't survive the aggressive
uterine serous carcinoma, have high
expression of a group of 73 genes score
(biomarker). Scientists are optimistic,
this finding can help identify these
women and improve their outcome.
Read more
The unique role of emergency
contraception as a BRIDGE to
regular contraception
Emergency Contraception (EC) for
women refers to any device or drug
used as an emergency procedure to
prevent pregnancy after unprotected
sexual intercourse or after a recognized
contraceptive failure. In using
emergency contraception, so many
things need to be considered, ranging
from the type to use, when and effects
of using them. Read more
Using Magnetic nanoparticles
seems promising for killing
hard-to reach tumors
Magnetic nanoparticles have shown
anti-cancer promise to tumors that can
be reached using syringe. This allows
the nanoparticles to be injected directly
into the cancerous site. According to
Olena Taratula and Oleh Taratula of the
OSU college of Pharmacy Oregon
State University, when the nano-
particles are injected into the tumor,
they are exposed to alternating
magnetic field (AMF) thereby making
the nanoparticles to reach temperatures
more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This
excess temperature causes the death of
the cancer cells.
Researchers are always faced with
challenge of getting the right kind of
nanoparticles that can accumulate in
the tumor so as to allow the AMF that
can heat the cancer cells to death.
However, some cancer types such as
ovarian cancer or prostate cancer are
difficult to tackle using direct injection
of nanoparticles. In this case, Olena
Taratula and colleagues used the
systemic delivery method whereby,
intravenous injection or injection into
the abdominal cavity was used. Read
more
Researchers reveal discovery of new
cancer drug fadraciclib
Scientists have revealed details of the
discovery of a new cancer drug that
could be used to treat a range of cancer
types, including some blood cancers
and solid tumors. The drug, called
fadraciclib, was jointly discovered by
scientists at The Institute of Cancer
Research, London, in collaboration
with the company Cyclacel
Read more
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Just a few ways to reduce your
risk of gynaecological cancers
advised by
National Foundation
for Cancer Research
Have your Pap test by age 21
The Pap test looks for abnormal
cell changes in the cervix to
detect cervical cancer in its early
stages.
Protect yourself from Human
papilloma virus (HPV)
Talk to your doctor about getting
the HPV test and HPV vaccine.
Also, limit your sexual partners
and, when you do have sex, use a
condom.
Don’t smoke.
Smoking increases the risk of
different cancers including
cervical, ovarian, vaginal and
vulvar cancers.
Make healthy choices.
It’s important to maintain a
healthy weight, be active and eat
a healthy diet consisting of fruit,
vegetables, lean proteins and
whole grains.
Share your family history with
your doctor.
Genetic testing is now available
to see if you carry a BRCA1 or
BRCA2 mutation, which could
put you in a high-risk category
for ovarian and breast cancer. If
you carry a genetic mutation
associated to Lynch Syndrome, a
heredity condition that increases
your risk of colon cancer, ovarian
cancer, uterine cancer, etc.
Contact your doctor if you
notice any of these symptoms.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
or discharge
Pelvic pain or pressure
Abdominal or back pain
Bloating
Changes in bathroom habits
(increased urination,
constipation, diarrhea)
Itching or burning of the
vulva
Changes in vulva color or
skin (rash, sores, warts, ulcers).
nfcr.org/
Advances in technologies for Cervical
cancer detection in low-resource
settings
Experts see the combination of
molecular and imaging tests as effec-
tive measures to improve per-formance
of new technologies to combat cervical
cancer prevalence in low- and middle-
income countries (LMICs). Read more
In Sub-Sahara Africa, ovarian cancer
has been identified as an under-
treated and understudied entity
Ovarian cancer is the second most
common gynecological cancer in sub
Saharan Africa. Its rate vary between
different countries and appear to be
related to socioeconomic status and
reproductive factors. Epithelial ovarian
cancer (EOC) constitutes about 85-90%
of all ovarian malignancies. Due to the
nature and lapses in the diagnosis of
ovarian cancer, new treatment
modalities have been suggested and
developed. However, in Sub-Sahara
Africa, managing ovarian cancer like
other malignancies is exceptionally
challenging. Read more
Breast cancer: a 44 years Zimbabwe
woman tells her story
With the COVID-19, we are
experiencing a special life threatening
moment. Only the lock down measures
showed indeed we lived in a special
moment of a forceful life-changing
pandemic and high health hazards.
People were forced to face with untold
hardship and anxiety. Read on the
dilemma of a 44 years Zimbabwe
woman breast cancer patient under
treatment due to malfunctioning and
unavailability of radiotherapy machine.
Read more
Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional
Management of Cancer in Uganda
According to a recent report based on
Gulu and Kampala cancer registries,
32,617 cancer cases were registered in
the country in 2018 and about 21,829
of these victims succumbed to death. In
Uganda, the survival of cancer patients
is alarmingly deplorable in comparison
to other non-African third world
nations. The risk factors cited for the
high cancer incidences in Uganda
include acquisition from family lines,
hormonal imbalances, consumption of
mycotoxin (aflatoxin) contaminated
foods, exposure to chemicals, irra-
diation, viruses, and bacteria. For the
prohibitive costs, unavailability of
allopathic drugs, and chronic poverty in
Uganda, there has been the need to fold
back on home grown solutions,
exploring flora and fauna. Uganda, the
pearl of Africa, is part of the East
African botanical block, and is blessed
with over 6,000 plant species. As plants
are regaining shape and emerging as an
integral part of the ethnomedical
approach for the management of
diseases in Uganda, the most cathar-
tically notable anticancer botanical
speciesinUgandaarePrunus Africanaand
Catharanthus roseus from which anti-
tumor drugs vinblastine and vincristine
have been developed. Read more
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A new research
institute dedicated
to studying cancer in
Africa will soon be
launched, with plans
to examine the
effects of chemicals
that are no longer
used in Western
countries, according
to its scientific
director.
The Pan African
Cancer Research
Institute (Pacri)'s
founding comes as a
result of a relative
lack of research
focus on cancer in
Africa compared
with infectious
diseases like HIV
and malaria, despite
70% of cancer
deaths occurring in
low and middle-
income countries.
Read more
Continental problem
There is currently little information
available on the use and impacts of
chemicals in African countries.Several
countries are working to compile
inventories of the substances used in
their countries, as part of interna-
tionally-funded projects or national
initiatives. But so-called "emerging
policy issues" like endocrine disruptors
tend to be low on the political agenda of
many countries and have little funding,
an issue that was highlighted at the
latest meeting of the UN's strategic
approach for international chemicals
management (Saicm). Read more
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Just an apple a day to fight cancer
Do you know that an apple a day can
help you keep away cancer? Experts
and researchers from University of
Perugia Italy have observed that eating
apple a day can keep away cancers
such as lung, bowel, mouth, digestive
tract and breast cancers. This was
found when over 40 studies on cancer
diets were reviewed and the researchers
interest were on apple because apples
happened to be the most consumed
fruit in European countries with rich
source of phytochemicals.
Previous studies on cancer diet
research have included fruits and
vegetables to have protective effects
against many types of cancers.
However, only little evidence on the
most benefit has been recorded. The
study found out that people who took
apple daily reduced the risk of several
specific cancers such as lung, bowel,
mouth, digestive and breast tumors
compared to people without regular
consumption of apples. Apples have
been identified as fruits that boast a
large amount of dietary fiber and
polyphenol compounds that can
combine with microbes in the gut to
create an environment that may reduce
one’s risk of cancer. Read more
Move more and sit less
Watching how much you eat will help
you control your weight. The other key
is to be more physically active. Being
active can help reduce your cancer risk
by helping with weight control. It can
also help improve your hormone levels
and the way your immune system
works. The latest recommendations for
adults call for 150-300 minutes of
moderate intensity or 75-150 minutes
of vigorous intensity activity each
week, or a combination of these.
Getting to or exceeding the upper limit
of 300 minutes is ideal. For kids, the
recommendation is at least 60 minutes
of moderate or vigorous intensity
activity each day.
Read more
Nutrition to Prevent Ovarian Cancer
According to study findings by The
World Cancer Research Fund, and The
American Institute for Cancer
Research, evidence suggests that
consuming these non-starchy
vegetables may decrease the risk of
ovarian cancer:
Asparagus
Carrots
Tomatoes
Cauliflower
Broccoli
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Raw tomatoes give the most nutrients, better than lightly cooked ones. Avoid mixing with
commercial (bottled) salad dressings. Simply combine your tomato plant inside salads, hot
water for soup, and other types of recipes listed in your food dictionary.
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