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The commonest five cancers in males and females reported by 11 HBCR in Nigeria, 2009–2010
| Males | Number | % | Females | Number | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prostate | 754 | 29.2 | Breast | 1446 | 40.0 |
| Colorectal | 181 | 7.0 | Cervix | 645 | 17.9 |
| Lymphomas | 177 | 6.8 | Ovary | 134 | 3.7 |
| Liver | 104 | 4.0 | Lymphomas | 110 | 3.1 |
| Skin Cancer* (Excluding Melanoma of the skin) | 98 | 3.8 | Skin Cancer* (Excluding Melanoma of the skin) | 83 | 2.1 |
