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Foluke O. Sarimiye

Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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Publications 5

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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 1

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 analysed the sociodemographic and clinicopathological...

Feb, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 1 130 views 37 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 1

COMPARATIVE OUTCOMES OF RADIATION TREATMENT MODALITIES FOR PROSTATE CANCER IN A RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTING

Adebayo A Oladeji, Ayorinde M. Folasire*, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Chiamaka G. Ehiedu, Olabisi T. Ojo

Background: Prostate cancer remains a major malignancy in sub-Saharan Africa, where access to advanced radiotherapy is limited. Objective: This study compares biochemical recurrence-free survival (bRFS) and toxicity outcomes among prostate cancer patients who received external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) alone, high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDRBT) mon...

Feb, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 1 93 views 49 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING WORKSHOP ON THE ATTITUDE OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TOWARDS BREAKING BAD NEWS TO CANCER PATIENTS: A MULTI- INSTITUTIONAL STUDY

Samuel A. Otene*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ali Abba Tijjani, DA Bojude D, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Sani B. Abubakar, Vitalis C. Okwor, Emmanuel A. Ikhile, Auwal G. Suleiman, Suleiman K. Hamidu, Vivian C. Nwordu, Nwamaka Lasebikan, Musa Ali-Gombe, Usman M. Aliyu

Background: Breaking bad news (BBN) is a critical aspect of oncology care. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers (HCPs) in Nigeria lack formal training in this skill.Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a training workshop on HCPs’ attitudes towards BBN to cancer patients across multiple institutions in Nigeria.Methods: A quasi-e...

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2 72 views 41 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

EFFECTS OF BRACHYTHERAPY BOOST ON PROSTATE CANCER TREATED WITH EXTERNAL BEAM RADIOTHERAPY: A PILOT STUDY

Abbas A. Abdus-salam*, Olabisi T. Ojo, Chiamaka G. Ehiedu, Maryam A. Bashir, Atara I Ntekim, Adewumi O. Alabi, Sharif A. Folorunso, Mutiu A Jimoh, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Adeniyi A Adenipekun

Background: Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer amongst men in Nigeria. External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and high-dose rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) play a significant role in the management of localised prostate cancer.Objective: This study compared the treatment outcome of the management of intermediate and high-risk localised prostate ...

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2 84 views 51 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 1

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 O. Sarimiye, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Bolaji Salako, Sharif A. 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 countries, including Nigeria. Objective: This study ...

Jan, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 1 120 views 56 downloads
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