President Of SOGHIN Issues Warning Over Boli (Roasted Plantain), Suya, Says They Can Cause Cancer

In what may sound strange to some people, Nigerians have been advised to go for regular screening, especially for colon cancer, which is said to be a huge challenge on the country, as it is common among people above 40.

The President, Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN), Prof Musa Borodo, issued this warning at a press briefing commemorating the 10th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the association in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti state.

Boli (roasted plantaim)

The objective of the conference is to explore better ways of treating diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, leveraging on technology.

The President of SOGHIN warned that diseases such as colorectal cancer, liver cancer, helicobacter pylorisand other infections that occur in the gastrointestinal tract, are usually not easy to detect when looking out for signs and symptoms. And when the symptoms are obvious they are often too late to treat.

Suya

In his points, no fewer than 10% of Nigerians are suffering from Hepatitis B – a viral infection – which he warned could lead to cancer, if not properly treated.

“This (Hepatitis B) is something that can be prevented, if you don’t treat it, it could become cancer. So, it is a huge problem.”

Speaking on the theme, “Gastrointestinal Malignancies in Africa: Past, Present and Future,” Borodo said it was chosen to create awareness on early detection of cancer, prevention and cure.

“The forum is to increase knowledge, expertise and foremost research of interests in diseases affecting alimentary canal.”

Borodo lamented that two cases of cancer at end stage are reported daily in the treatment centre.

He advised people to take natural foods, avoid refined sugar, eat well, exercise regularly, drink clean water, visit hospitals for routine check up and stay away from smoking to avoid cancer.

Stating some of the cause of cancer, the Chairman, Local Organising Committee for the conference, Dr. Deji Ajayi, cautioned against taking burnt boli (plantain), burnt suya and refined drinks as they could cause cancer.

The Consultant General Surgeon, Lagos State University, Teaching Hospital, Dr. Mobolaji Oludara, lamented the dearth of equipment, training and materials in handling liver transplant in Nigeria.

He, however, added that it was a matter of time that liver transplant would become a regular feature.

Source: Punch

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