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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.
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Jimeta-Tuko Jummai Desiree

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Shehu Salihu Umar 1
Department of Radiology, Ahmadu Bello Un...
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Shehu Salihu Umar 1
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Department of Radiology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Email
shehuumar125@gmail.com
16 Publications
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Sunday A. Adewuyi 2
Department of Radiation and Clinical Onc...
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Sunday A. Adewuyi 2
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Department of Radiation and Clinical Oncology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Nigeria.
Email
sadewuyi2003@yahoo.com
7 Publications
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Adeniyi Adenipekun 3
University College Hospital Ibadan
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Adeniyi Adenipekun 3
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University College Hospital Ibadan
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adenipek20000@gmail.com
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+2348033583256
6 Publications
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Foluke O. Sarimiye
Department of Radiation Oncology, Univer...
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Foluke O. Sarimiye
Institution
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Email
wayadoc@yahoo.com
Phone
+2348034895446
5 Publications
1,418 Views
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Oiza Tessy Ahmadu
Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology,...
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Oiza Tessy Ahmadu
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Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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tessyoiza@yahoo.com
5 Publications
1,375 Views
785 Downloads
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Fatima Inno Uba
Department of Radiotherapy, National Hos...
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Fatima Inno Uba
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Department of Radiotherapy, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
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agbamufatima@yahoo.com
5 Publications
1,264 Views
800 Downloads
1,264 800
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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
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Jimoh mutiu alani
university of Ibadan
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Jimoh mutiu alani
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university of Ibadan
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jimohmutiualani@yahoo.com
4 Publications
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Atara I Ntekim
Radiation Oncology Department, Universit...
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Atara I Ntekim
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Radiation Oncology Department, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Email
kimata2000@hotmail.com
5 Publications
1,168 Views
599 Downloads
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Adewumi O. Alabi
Department of Radiation Biology, Radioth...
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Adewumi O. Alabi
Institution
Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy & Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos.
Email
adewumialabi@gmail.com
4 Publications
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1,140 610

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Vol. 2, No. 2 (2026) Jul 2026

INVESTIGATING GEOGRAPHIC AND FINANCIAL ACCESS OF CANCER PATIENTS TO RADIOTHERAPY SERVICES IN UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI TEACHING HOSPITAL CANCER CENTER, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA

Abba Ali Tijjani*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Auwal Abubakar, Yahaya Salisu Sadiq, Anthonia Sowunmi, Hassan Ibrahim, Musa Ali-Gombe, DA Bojude D

Introduction: Access to radiotherapy remains grossly inadequate, especially in low-and-middle income (LMIC) countries like Nigeria.7 With only about 14 functional linear accelerators and 8 high-dose rate brachytherapy machines available to serve a population of about 230 million people, access to ra...

Vol. 2, No. 2 (2026) Jul 2026

TRAVEL DISTANCE FOR RADIOTHERAPY IN NIGERIA: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF CASES MANAGED AT A RADIOTHERAPY CENTER. REVISED MANUSCRIPT

Nuhu Tumba*, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Kelechi Eguzo

Background Travel distance affects access to healthcare services and can influence service utilization and patient outcomes in cancer care. In Nigeria, the limited availability of radiotherapy facilities, uneven geographical distribution, and unpredictable equipment functionality make patients to tr...

Vol. 2, No. 2 (2026) Jul 2026

Comparative Overall Survival and Time to Progression Across Four HDR Brachytherapy Fractionation Regimens in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study at UCH Ibadan, Nigeria

Emmanuel Aimebelomo Ikhile*, Ayorinde M. Folasire, Jummai Desiree Jimeta-Tuko

BACKGROUND Locally advanced cervical cancer represents the dominant presentation in sub-Saharan Africa, where radiotherapy remains the primary curative modality. High-dose-rate (HDR) intracavitary brachytherapy is an essential component of definitive chemoradiation; however, the optimal fractionatio...

Vol. 2, No. 2 (2026) Jul 2026

Histomorphologic spectrum of cutaneous keratinocytic tumours: A Five year retrospective study from Zaria,Nigeria.

Sani Kamarudeen O.*, Samaila Modupeola Samaila, Nggada Asura Haruna, Kabir Balarabe, Adamu Ali Zainab, Shehu Salihu Umar, Lawal Mudashiru, Lawan Harrison David, Ifusumu Rimamskep, Gazali Yusuf Kalli, Kwapmi Nicholas N., Shuaibu Shittu, Othman Ishaku A., Aminu Bello Liman

Background: Cutaneous keratinocytic tumours represent a broad spectrum of benign and malignant skin lesions with diverse histomorphologic features and epidemiological patterns. Despite their clinical significance, there is limited region-specific data from Northern Nigeria, particularly regarding th...

Vol. 2, No. 2 (2026) Jul 2026

Hematological and Clinical Predictors of Survival in Cervical Cancer Patients in Nigeria: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Ajibike Orekoya, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Adeniyi Adenipekun, Atara I Ntekim, Bolaji L. Salako

Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer mortality in low-resource settings. Hematological abnormalities such as anemia and leukocytosis are common and may influence prognosis. Objective: To evaluate baseline hematological profiles and their association with overall survival amo...

Vol. 2, No. 2 (2026) Jul 2026

PATTERN OF PRESENTATION OF COLORECTAL CANCER IN A TERTIARY CARE FACILITY, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA A Ten-Year Retrospective Review

Emmanuel Aimebelomo Ikhile*, Ayorinde M. Folasire

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide and the leading gastrointestinal malignancy globally. In Nigeria, CRC has risen from the tenth to the fourth most common cancer in a single decade, yet organized screening is virtually absent and most patients p...

Vol. 2, No. 2 (2026) Jul 2026

Assessing the Effect of Health Education on Knowledge of Breast and Cervical Cancer Among Secondary School Girls in Southeastern Nigeria

Kosisochukwu Udeogu*, Nneoma Nwakaego Shiweobi, Chimdindu Peace Ugwuanyi, Nwamaka Lasebikan

Introduction: Breast and cervical cancers are major public health concerns in Nigeria, contributing substantially to cancer-related morbidity and mortality. Low awareness contributes to late presentation and poor outcomes. Adolescence presents an opportunity to instill preventive health behaviors, y...

Vol. 2, No. 2 (2026) Jul 2026

Exploring Body Image and Sexual Functioning Among Prostate Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study in a Private Teaching Hospital, Oyo State, Nigeria

Adetunmise Olajide*, Akindele Akinremi Samuel, Tope Olubodun, Yetunde Omolola Oyedeji, Oluwatosin Ope-Babadele, Oyeronke Olubunmi Bello, Eunice Oluwakemi Ogunmodede, Esther Famutimi, Ebenezer Oluniyi Oyedeji, Deborah Tolulope Esan

Background: Prostate cancer treatment affects men’s perceptions of body image, masculinity, and sexual functioning. While these experiences are well studied in Western contexts, limited evidence exists on how survivors in African settings reconstruct identity and intimacy following treatment. Aim: T...

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Prof Adewuyi Sunday

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

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Dr. Jimeta-Tuko Jummai Desiree

Editor In Chief

Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, Central Bank of Nigeria

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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