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The Nigerian Journal of Oncology is a biannual peer reviewed open access international journal published on behalf of the Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologist of Nigeria. The journal publishes research works related to all fields of oncology, from cancer screening to treatment and survivorship. The journal will feature original research, reviews, clinical trials, practice guidelines, editorials, case studies, scientific letters and conference reports.

Top 10 Authors

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Shehu Salihu Umar 1
Department of Radiology, Ahmadu Bello Un...
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Shehu Salihu Umar 1
Institution
Department of Radiology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Email
shehuumar125@gmail.com
6 Publications
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Oiza Tessy Ahmadu 2
Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology,...
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Oiza Tessy Ahmadu 2
Institution
Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Email
tessyoiza@yahoo.com
5 Publications
124 Views
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Adeniyi A Adenipekun 3
Radiation Oncology Department, Universit...
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Adeniyi A Adenipekun 3
Institution
Radiation Oncology Department, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
5 Publications
114 Views
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Aisha Jamila Ahmad
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,...
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Aisha Jamila Ahmad
Institution
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching, Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
3 Publications
98 Views
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Ayuba Hannatu Usman
Radiotherapy and Oncology Department, Na...
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Ayuba Hannatu U
Institution
Radiotherapy and Oncology Department, National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria
Email
hannatuayuba@gmail.com
Phone
+2348097046624
4 Publications
74 Views
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Ali Abba Tijjani
Department of Radiology, University of M...
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Ali Abba Tijjani
Institution
Department of Radiology, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria; Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Email
abbaalielfezangmail.com
5 Publications
99 Views
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Abbas A Abdus-Salam
Radiation Oncology Department, Universit...
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Abbas A Abdus-Salam
Institution
Radiation Oncology Department, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
4 Publications
84 Views
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Charles Okwonna
St Lukes Cancer Centre, Royal Surrey Cou...
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Charles Okwonna
Institution
St Lukes Cancer Centre, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey
Email
charles.okwonna@npmcn.edu.ng
4 Publications
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Adamu Abdullahi
Department of Radiology, Ahmadu Bello Un...
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Adamu Abdullahi
Institution
Department of Radiology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria; Department of Radiation and Clinical Oncology, Ahmadu Bello University, Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
3 Publications
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Anisa Yahya
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,...
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Anisa Yahya
Institution
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
2 Publications
75 Views
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Research Article Feb 2026

CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WHO PRESENTED AT A SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIAN RADIATION ONCOLOGY CLINIC

Bolaji L. Salako, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Ajibike A. Orekoya, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Sharif A. Folorunso, Adeniyi A Adenipekun, Atara I. Ntekim, Babatunde O. Ogunnorin, Adebayo A Oladeji, Mutiu A. Jimoh, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Ayorinde M. Folasire

Background: Breast cancer is the commonest female cancer in Nigeria and is also the commonest cause of cancer mortality among Nigerian females. Although the incidence is not as high as the average worldwide incidence rate, the mortality of breast cancer patients in Nigeria is high. Objective: We ana...

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Research Article Jan 2025

RETHINKING OPPORTUNISTIC CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS: A TEN-YEAR REVIEW OF SCREENING AT BINGHAM UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, JOS, NIGERIA

Nuhu Tumba, Mbwas Mashor, Onyeka Tina Ubanyi, Timothy Ataguba Achema, John Onyeji, James Bitrus

Background: Cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer affecting women in Nigeria. Despite the availability of screening methods for precancerous lesions, screening is largely opportunistic and hospital-based in Nigeria. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and p...

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Research Article Jan 2025

AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF CERVICAL CANCER AND UTILISATION OF ITS SCREENING SERVICES AMONG FEMALE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN SOKOTO METROPOLI

Bilkisu Gulma Abubakar, Aminu Umar Kaoje, Abdussamad Yargamji Garba, Kabir Mukhtar, Niimah Rabiu Sarkin Bauchi, Zaharaddeen Shuaibu Babandi

Introduction: Cervical cancer (CaCx) is the most common genital tract malignancy among women in Sokoto State. Lack of awareness about CaCx among health care workers is among the factors that contribute to the high burden in developing countries. This study assessed the awareness and knowledge of CaC...

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Research Article Feb 2026

HPV VACCINATION IN NIGERIA: LESSONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUCCESSES OF HPV VACCINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Adeola O. Fakolade, Abimbola Fapohunda, Amanda Yad-El Ugboji, Valentina Ijeoma Akpa, Moyosore Adegboye, Oge Ilegbune

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and has been implicated in many cancers, including cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is primarily caused by persistent infection of various high-risk HPV types, and HPV vaccination is a vital and cost-effecti...

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Research Article Feb 2026

OUTCOME OF HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS MANAGED WITH CHEMORADIATION AT THE RADIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT NATIONAL HOSPITAL, ABUJA (A FIVE-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY)

Fatima I. Uba, Simeon C. Aruah, Festus Igbinoba, Rasaaq A. Oyesegun

Background: The term ‘Head and Neck Cancer’ usually refers to squamous cell carcinomas that affect the head and neck regions of the body. However, other histologies are also found in these regions. Objective: This study assessed the outcome of head and neck cancer patients managed with chemoradiatio...

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Research Article Jan 2025

OUTCOME OF MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH WESTERN, NIGERIA

Ajibike A. Orekoya, Adeniyi A Adenipekun, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Atara I Ntekim, Babatunde O Ogunnorin, Adebayo A Oladeji, Mutiu A Jimoh, Foluke Sarimiye, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Bolaji Salako, Sharif Folorunso, Ayorinde M Folasire

Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Nigeria and is rated as the fourth most prevalent worldwide. While improved survival rates have occurred in high-income countries, consequent to wide screening and adequate treatment, survival remains poor in low-income co...

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Prof Adewuyi Sunday

Advisory Board

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

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Prof Jonah Musa

Advisory Board

Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria

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Prof Sowunmi Omowunmi

Advisory Board

NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre Lagos State, Nigeria

Nigeria

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Dr Olatunji Ghaniyyah

Advisory Board

Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria

Nigeria

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