Olufunso Amosun Advocates Early Cancer Detection in Ogun

Olufunso Amosun, the wife of former Ogun State governor Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, addressed attendees at the flag-off of the 2026 free breast and cervical cancer screening at the Federal Medical Center in Abeokuta. She stated that while cancer poses a serious health challenge, it should not be viewed as a death sentence.

Amosun underscored the importance of early detection, revealing that Nigeria has seen a nearly 300 percent increase in breast cancer incidence over the past three decades, with 32,278 new cases and 16,332 deaths reported in 2022. She noted that early-stage diagnosis can lead to survival rates exceeding 90 percent, compared to less than 30 percent for late-stage cases.

Reflecting on the previous year's screening, she mentioned that over 600 women benefited, with 22 diagnosed with breast-related issues, and 11 receiving free lumpectomy surgeries funded by the UPLIFT Development Foundation. Amosun urged women to embrace preventive care and spread awareness in their communities.

Medical Consultant Ebenezer Nkom emphasized the need for early clinical detection to prevent mortality.