Tag Archives: cancer

Breastfeeding Month – Day 26: Will Baby Sucking From Mainly One Breast Make Me Open To Breast Cancer?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

“One breast is now much bigger because that is the only side my baby will suck. My mother says it could cause breast cancer.” No, it will not. When your baby feeds more frequently from one breast, that breast receives … Continue reading →

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Left Breast Pain

Posted on March 3, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

March is that month when we celebrate the women in our lives, intentionally. Since it’s Women’s Month, I will focus a lot on women’s health. Be sure to celebrate all the women around you Q: I woke to pain in … Continue reading →

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Breast Irritation

Posted on January 31, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Its a second week my breast are irritating when evening come A: Breast pain can present in different ways. Some women describe it as a burning or stabbing pain, while others experience soreness, tenderness, or a feeling of heaviness … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: How Can I Prevent cancer?

Posted on June 13, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Dr., please what is the best way to prevent cancer? Both Body cancer and also breast cancer. A: There are different cancers and different risk factors for them. However, there are quite a number of risk factors that are … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Debunk The Cancer Myths!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Today is World Cancer Day with a focus on debunking the myths. there are so many myths (untrue) stories that surround cancer that often times we are none too sure what is helpful and what is not. I have heard … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Is It Nice to Spice?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: What functions do ginger and garlic serve in our bodies? A: These are two great food seasonings. For people who use a lot of salt ordinarily, using these spices help to put the zing back in your food…they add … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Is It Safe To Re-use Oil For Frying?

Posted on January 15, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Should we re-use oils that have been used for frying? A: This is a very important question. How do we tell the woman who has used a whole lot of oil to fry akara (bean cakes) to pour all … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Superfoods that fight cancer!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Still on cancer, here are 5 super foods readily available in our environment that help prevent cancer: • Garlic Funny…but it could very well be the sulfur compounds causing that odor that also stop cancer-causing substances from forming in your … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Your food and cancer

Posted on December 12, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Our diet plays a huge role in our health…I’m sure I’ve said that, perhaps a gazillion times only :D. But, if ever you needed a reason to eat right, here it is. Some food tips to help you fight cancer: … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Cancer

Posted on December 5, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

The real disease burden of cancer in a country like Nigeria is really under-reported. A significant portion of patients die at him without ever being diagnosed and the few that get diagnosed come in at the late stages where it … Continue reading →

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