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May 14, 2024

NLCC Brachytherapy Summit 2.0

NLCC Brachytherapy Summit 2.0

The NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC) recently held the second edition of their Brachytherapy Summit on May 1st, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel in GRA Ikeja, Lagos. The summit brought together leading experts in the field of brachytherapy to share knowledge, insights, and the latest advancements in this type of radiation therapy.

The theme of the summit was “Enhancing Access to Brachytherapy Services in LMICS: Overcoming the Barriers.” The sub-theme focused on “Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care.”

The summit featured presentations from a variety of speakers including Prof. Usman M. Aliyu – DG, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NIRCAT), Prof Akin Abayomi – Honourable Commissioner for Health Lagos State, Dr Fumiko Chino – MD, Radiation Oncologist and Lead of the Affordability Working Group Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Professor Wasiu Adeyemo – Chief Medical Director, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

A key highlight was the panel discussion on “Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care.” This critical topic resonated with attendees, and the dialogue fostered innovative ideas for making brachytherapy more affordable for patients.

At NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre, we remain committed to providing the highest quality of cancer care to patients in Nigeria and beyond through continuous improvement and collaboration. The summit serves as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among healthcare professionals from Nigeria and beyond. We believe that by working together, we can overcome the barriers to accessing this life-saving treatment.

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