INTERVIEW: Why cancer is on the rise in Nigeria- Health Expert
INTERVIEW: Why cancer is on the rise in Nigeria- Health Expert Amina Isah, an expert in obstetrics and gynaecology, also explains why women are at higher risks of cervical cancer. 5 min read Cancer, the second leading cause of death globally, is the uncontrolled growth of a group of cells in the body. It can occur at any age and if not detected at the right time and is not treated, it can increase the risk of death. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman’s cervix (the part of a woman’s body that connects the uterus or womb and vagina).