Dying with his theories for Nigeria:.

The dream of Mohammed Balogun contributing to Nigeria’s political development may be
dashed except kind-hearted Nigerians rescue him from impending death occasioned by lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphocytes,  Success Nwogu writes

 Mr. Mohammed Balogun, a 300 level undergraduate studying Political Science at the University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has looked earnestly to the day of his graduation.

But these lofty ideas and projections now hang in the balance as Balogun is currently at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital where medical professionals are battling to save his life.

The 23 year-old undergraduate could neither speak well nor move himself.  But he was assisted by his mother, Iyabo.

According to a histology report dated October 12, 2011 from the Department of Pathology and  prepared by a consultant identified simply as Dr. Shittu on behalf of  Dr. Ano Edwards, the patient, Mohammed, is diagnosed with intra-abdominal  masses positive for malignant lymphoid cells. The disease has a cytological feature suggestive of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

According to the father of the patient, Imram, who is from Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Mohammed needs about N12m for the comprehensive treatment of the ailment. He said the health problem started about eight months ago when Mohammed complained of ulcer.

Mohammed Balogun and his family can be reached at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital .

...I plead with state governments, Federal Government, corporate organisations, groups and individual Nigerians to kindly help Mohammed Balogun out of this problem.  According to the Doctor's report, he can be treated in India or South Africa..  The treatment is estimated to cost about N12m including air-ticket, medical bills, logistics and miscellaneous. Thanks

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Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system consists of a series of Lymph vessels that carry liquid called lymph (containing white blood cells) around the body, helping it to fight off infections. Lymph glands, which produce and store lymphocytes, are found in the chest, abdomen, groin, pelvis, neck and under arms. The cancer has two main forms; non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma.

Possible risk factors include bacteria, pesticides and inherited conditions.  But living a healthy and aware lifestyle may help  prevent lymphoma.

Among others, experts recommend avoiding pesticides by buying organic products and washing fruit and vegetables before eating them; limiting  alcohol intake and always drinking the daily recommendation of water, most healthy adults need 1.5-3 litres (6-8 medium glasses); and eating a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains as some of the ways of preventing the disease.