Mrs Akeredolu, who is the Founder of Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), stated this on Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa.
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The election was held at the BRECAN office, Ijapo, Akure, the Ondo State capital, along with the Annual General Meeting of the association.
She said that this was in spite of aggressive awareness and sensitisation done by Non Governmental Organisations dealing with cancer advocacy.
The wife of Ondo State Governor, and a 23-year-old survivor of breast cancer, revealed that most people then believed joining BRECAN was an invitation to be a victim of breast cancer.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Olayiwola Adeyemi lll, says no amount of spiritual incantation or use of concoctions can curb cancer.