Adewumi O. Alabi

Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy & Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos.

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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 2 170 views 122 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

PRIMARY FEMUR NEUROBLASTOMA IN A 16-YEAR-OLD: A CASE REPORT

Adewumi O. Alabi^*, Bright A. Igbinoba, Olusola K. Idowu, Kolawole O. Aramide, Nnamdi Orah, Mohammed Y.M. Habeebu, Opeyemi I. Olusunmade, Emmanuel E. Ojiebun

The incidence of neuroblastomas in individuals aged 10 and above is less than 10%. It is also associated with poor prognosis in older children and adults. This is a case report of a 16-year-old lady with pain and swelling in the left knee. The definitive diagnosis was neuroblastoma in the left distal femur after immunohistochemistry. The patient un...

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2 155 views 92 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 1

CAUSES, TIMING AND EFFECTS OF RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT BREAKS IN NSIA-LUTH CANCER CENTRE

Bolanle Adegboyega^*, Habeebu Muhammad, Adewumi O. Alabi, Mariam Bashir, Esther Adegbolagun, Adedayo Joseph, Nimotallahi Bello, Emmanuel Olufisayo, Tolulope Fashola, John Onyeji, Taiwo Afekhai, Jummai Desiree Jimeta-Tuko, Anthonia Sowunmi

Introduction: Cancer treatment includes several modalities that must be completed within specified periods to improve treatment outcome. Radiotherapy as a vital part of managing cancer demands that overall time be kept as short as possible to prevent repopulation of the cells which can affect local control and thus the overall survival of the patie...

Jan, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 1 189 views 102 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 1

METASTATIC BREAST CARCINOMA TO THE MANDIBLE: A CASE REPORT

Bolanle Adegboyega^*, Adegbayi Adekunle, John Omomila, Emeka Aforka, Adewumi O. Alabi, Sunday A. Adewuyi

Introduction: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women globally, especially in low and middle-income countries due to late presentation and limited access to specialized care. Metastatic spread significantly impacts morbidity and mortality rates. While metastasis in breast cancer commonly targets organs such as the lung...

Jan, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 1 207 views 96 downloads

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