Cancer cases on the rise
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Namibia has observed an upward trajectory of new cancer cases.
According to the Cancer Association of Namibia, the country’s cancer cases have increased from 3 700 to 4 300 a year.
Breast cancer cases remain the highest ‘life-threatening’ cancer, while prostate cancer is epidemiologically - per 100 000 population - the top cancer in Namibia.
Cervical cancer is in third, while ‘modern or lifestyle’ cancers like colorectal cancer and lung cancer have also increased.
Meanwhile, Bank Windhoek’s Cancer Apple Project marked its 24th anniversary this month. This year’s theme, inspired by the bank's brand campaign, is titled ‘Is it possible to impact a life?’
This signature project will once again raise funds by selling apples and apple juice, while receiving donations through the sale of virtual apples on the Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple website.
According to the Cancer Association of Namibia, the country’s cancer cases have increased from 3 700 to 4 300 a year.
Breast cancer cases remain the highest ‘life-threatening’ cancer, while prostate cancer is epidemiologically - per 100 000 population - the top cancer in Namibia.
Cervical cancer is in third, while ‘modern or lifestyle’ cancers like colorectal cancer and lung cancer have also increased.
Meanwhile, Bank Windhoek’s Cancer Apple Project marked its 24th anniversary this month. This year’s theme, inspired by the bank's brand campaign, is titled ‘Is it possible to impact a life?’
This signature project will once again raise funds by selling apples and apple juice, while receiving donations through the sale of virtual apples on the Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple website.
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