Popular Nigerian medical doctor and health influencer, Aproko Doctor, has reacted to reports surrounding the alleged cancer-related death of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, using the moment to create awareness about early cancer detection.
In a video shared online, the doctor urged Nigerians to pay closer attention to unusual body changes and persistent health symptoms that may signal serious illness.
Doctor Shares Emotional Experience
Speaking in the emotional video, Aproko Doctor recounted the story of a young man he knew during his school days who was later diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.
According to him, the young man had already been experiencing severe symptoms long before finally seeking medical help.
He explained that chemotherapy later caused visible physical changes, including hair loss and drastic weight reduction, which led to people mocking the patient without understanding what he was battling privately.
The doctor said the young man suffered intense pain while quietly undergoing treatment.
Four Cancer Warning Signs Mentioned
Using the story as an example, Aproko Doctor highlighted four major warning signs people often ignore until the illness becomes advanced.
According to him, the signs include persistent tiredness, unexplained weight loss, visible physical changes linked to illness, and pain that refuses to go away.
“If this guy had known the signs early enough that he was always feeling tired, the unexplained weight loss, the pain that will not go away maybe he would have gone to the hospital sooner,” he said.
“Cancer Is A Silent Thief”
In the caption accompanying the video, the health influencer described cancer as a silent disease that often gives subtle warnings before becoming deadly.
“Cancer is a silent thief, but it leaves clues,” he wrote.
“It’s hard to wrap our heads around the loss of a light like Alex Ekubo. It’s a reminder that this is a conversation we must continue to have.”
He added that if the video encouraged even one person to seek medical screening or check unusual symptoms early, then the message had achieved its purpose.
Nigerians React Online
The video has since generated emotional reactions online, with many Nigerians thanking the doctor for speaking openly about cancer awareness and early detection.
Several social media users also shared personal stories of relatives and friends who battled cancer, while others urged people to stop ignoring persistent symptoms and seek medical attention early.
Cancer is a silent thief, but it leaves clues.
It’s hard to wrap our heads around the loss of a light like Alex Ekubo. It’s a reminder that this is a conversation we must continue to have.
If this video prompts even one person to check a symptom or schedule a screening, then… pic.twitter.com/B2EgOKfisi
— Aproko Doctor Global (@aproko_doctor) May 13, 2026