TDCF Publications
Journal of clinical sciences
Direct Cost of treating Childhood Cancer in Lagos Nigeria.
Childhood Cancer in Nigeria
Childhood cancer in Nigeria: The effect of a handbook in the experiences of caregivers
Parents of children diagnosed with cancer are handed a frightening diagnosis, with attendant emotional, social, and financial challenges.
They often have many questions that remain unanswered by busy doctors and nurses, who are themselves overwhelmed by the challenges of caring for cancer patients in resource-constrained circumstances.
Early detection of pediatric cancer
The results of the 1st Phase of our work training of over a thousand primary and community healthcare professionals on Early Detection of cancer in children and adolescents.
Look again 1.0 took place across 3 states in southwest Nigeria and focuses on *Detection* and *Referral* NOT *Diagnosis.
Time Lag Project
Delayed referral and treatment of pediatric cancer in Nigeria: Time to stop blaming the victim
Caregiver delay in presentation has been cited as a major contributor to poor prognosis of paediatric cancers in low-middle income countries like Nigeria. This study explored the time duration between onset of symptoms and presentation to healthcare facilities, diagnosis, and referral for specialist care. Methods: Data were compiled from caregivers of newly registered children at a teaching hospital in Nigeria.
PedROC: Results
The shortage of skilled healthcare professionals in pediatric oncology and the limited access to training programs remain significant challenges in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. The the Pediatric Radiation Oncology (Virtual) Course, ‘PedROC’ project aims to contribute to improving pediatric cancer outcomes in Nigeria by increasing the capacity of radiation oncology professionals.