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Dr N.C. Mutizira - Oncologist

The page offers regular and useful information about cancer from a registered Cancer Doctor who offers cancer treatment in Zimbabwe.

The Doctor is a registered Radiotherapist & Oncologist with Medical & Dental Practitioners of Zimbabwe.

20/02/2023

Century City, Cape Town ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology

10/10/2022

Do you really need to get regular breast cancer screening mammograms🤔🤔?

Well if you are 40+, female then YES you do!
Thats because the BIGGEST RISK FACTORS for developing breast cancer are being FEMALE and increase in AGE.

Is it worth the trouble 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️?

Screening can help to find a breast cancer lump early when it's too small to see or feel. The tiny breast cancer lump is usually easier to treat than a larger one . Breast cancer treatment is more effective when the cancer is found early whilst it's still small. Fight the fear, go get checked ✔.

18/09/2022

LETS TALK ABOUT SEX AND CANCER 😅

Did you know that there are certain sexual practices that can increase one’s risk of getting cancer🤔?

1. Having 10 or more lifetime sexual partners is linked to a heightened risk of being diagnosed with cancer in general.
2. Having multiple sexual partners increases one’s risk of contracting HPV. This virus is a known risk factor for developing cancers of the anogenital region ( cervical cancer, vulval cancer, anal cancer , penile cancer).
3. Having multiple sexual partners also increases one’s risk of acquiring the hepatitis B Virus. Chronic Hep B infection is associated with 60% of liver cancer diagnoses.
4. Having multiple sexual partners also increases one’s risk of contracting HIV which in turn increase the risk developing cancers like Non hodgkins lymphoma, Kaposis sarcoma and cervical cancer.
5. Oral sex: About 70% of oropharyngeal cancers—cancer of the back of the throat, base of the tongue and tonsils—are caused by human papillomavirus, or HPV which can be transmitted via oral sex.
6. Early sexual debut ( having sex for the first time before the age of 15) increases the risk of cervical cancer in women.

Practice safe sex to lower your risk developing cancer.

Lets stay informed as we

24/08/2022

Good day lovely people 💕. Hoping we are all looking after ourselves as we should. We put a lot of effort into looking good outwardly, getting our hair done, facials, nails , wearing decent clothing, making sure we smell good etc. Let's put the same effort into getting screened for the cancers which can be screened for.... And man, the next time your lady asks you to do something nice for her, why not offer to take her for a papsmear first😊😊. Cervical cancer is killing Zimbabwean women more than any other cancer and yet it is actually preventable!
Cervical cancer can be screened for and caught early before one develops cancer. This is done via a pap smear, which is a test that picks changes that may lead to cancer later on ( precancerous changes), and these changes are treatable😃.
A papsmear is done once every 3-5 years depending on your age group and it may just save your life! Up to 93% of cervical cancers are preventable with regular screening and treatment of abnormal precancerous changes.

29/01/2022

WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER?

Cervical cancer is cancer that develops at the lower most part of the uterus which is known as the cervix. Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells which invade normal tissues and eventually spread to distant organs if untreated and in the process disrupt normal bodily functions.

Cervical cancer is the commonest cancer in Zimbabwean females accounting for 36.1% of cancers in women. It is also the leading cause of cancer deaths amongst females yet this is a disease that can be screened for and detected in the precancerous stages where treatment at this point has very good outcomes.

RISK FACTORS FOR CERVICAL CANCER

A risk factor is something that increases one’s chances of developing a disease and in this case, cervical cancer.
Having a risk factor does not mean one will get the disease and similarly, some people may get cervical cancer even without any known risk factors.

1.Almost all cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can be passed from one person to another during sex. There are many types of HPV. Some HPV types can cause changes on a woman’s cervix that can lead to cervical cancer over time, while other types can cause genital or skin warts. HPV is so common that most people get it at some time in their lives. HPV usually causes no symptoms so you can’t tell that you have it. For most women, HPV will go away on its own; however, if it does not, there is a chance that over time it may cause cervical cancer.

2.HIV infection or other medical conditions which result in a weakened immune system.

3.Smoking.

4.Having multiple sexual partners.

5.Early age at first sexual encounter especially younger than 18 years old.

6.Having a partner who has multiple sexual partners.

7.History of sexually transmitted infections.

HOW CAN ONE LOWER THEIR RISK OF DEVELOPING CERVICAL CANCER?

The most important thing you can do to help prevent cervical cancer is to get vaccinated early and have regular screening tests.

1.HPV Vaccine

•The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.
•HPV vaccination is recommended for preteens aged 11 to 12 years but can be given starting at age 9. In 2018 the government of Zimbabwe introduced bivalent HPV vaccine and the vaccination programme targets all 10–14-year-old girls.
•HPV vaccine can also be given to those not vaccinated up to the age of 26 years.
•HPV vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. However, some adults aged 27 through 45 years who are not already vaccinated may decide to get the HPV vaccine after speaking with their doctor about their risk for new HPV infections and the possible benefits of vaccination. HPV vaccination in this age range provides less benefit, as most people have already been exposed to HPV.
•HPV vaccination prevents new HPV infections but does not treat existing infections or diseases. Therefore, the HPV vaccine works best when given before any exposure to HPV. `One should get screened for cervical cancer regularly, even if you received an HPV vaccine.

2.Screening Tests

Screening tests can help prevent cervical cancer as they may detect precancerous which can be managed before one develops cancer.

3.Other Ways to Help Prevent Cervical Cancer.

These things may also help lower your risk of cervical cancer:

•Smoking cessation
•Use condoms during sex. *
•Limit your number of sexual partners.

*HPV infection can occur in both male and female genital areas that are covered or protected by a latex condom, as well as in areas that are not covered. Therefore, a condom does not offer full protection against acquiring HPV.

18/01/2022

NO WOMAN SHOULD DIE OF CERVICAL CANCER because its preventable. Regular papsmears can detect precancerous changes which are curable. Women, let get screened regularly ❣

01/11/2021

WELCOME TO MOVEMBER!

Dear man, this month you can help raise awareness on prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health by not shaving and maintaining your moustache 😜😜. You can use your "movember appearance" as a conversation starter to discuss about the cancers affecting man.

1. Prostate cancer is by far, the commonest cancer in Zimbabwean males and also the leading cause of cancer deaths in males in this country.

2. Black men are over 75% more likely to develop prostate cancer than Caucasian men, and are more than twice as likely to die from the disease.

3. A man is more likely to develop prostate cancer than he is to develop colon, kidney, melanoma, and stomach cancers combined.

4. As men increase in age, their risk of developing prostate cancer increases exponentially. About 6 in 10 cases are found in men over the age of 65.

5. Men with relatives — father, brother, son — with a history of prostate cancer may be twice as likely to develop the disease.

6. 99% of patients with local or regional disease live 5 years or longer after diagnosis.

23/10/2021

A very important messages to every woman from this brilliant little girl💖💖. So passionately put across💝

17/10/2021

Breast self examination (BSE), when done regularly, helps one to familiarise with their breasts increasing the likelihood of detecting an abnormal lump. However, for women within the screening age group, over and above doing monthly breast self examination, having regular mammograms is paramount. BSEs are not a substitute for mammograms in women aged 40-74 years.

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We offer consultation services and focus on treating all forms of cancer using radiotherapy, brachytherapy, chemotherapy and palliative management. We are working to improve and save lives through high standards of cancer treatment and awareness drives incorporating trans-formative research output and treatment trends from around the world.