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Dr. Ayorinde M. Folasire

Department of Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

ayofolayemisi@gmail.com
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Publications 5

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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 2

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 present with advanced disease. METHODS A retrosp...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.55xb0hh0
Jul, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 2 36 views 18 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 2

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 fractionation schedule in resource-limited settings remains d...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.6ud9ie6w
Jul, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 2 44 views 21 downloads
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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 Adenipekun, Atara I Ntekim, Babatunde O Ogunnorin, Oladeji Afolabi adebayo, Jimoh mutiu alani, 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...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.xabxossl
Feb, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 1 358 views 131 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

Oladeji Afolabi adebayo, Ayorinde M. Folasire*, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Chiamaka 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...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.6thr279i
Feb, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 1 293 views 176 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 Adenipekun, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Atara I Ntekim, Babatunde O Ogunnorin, Oladeji Afolabi adebayo, Jimoh mutiu alani, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Bolaji L. 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 ...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.vb9bf75m
Jan, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 1 314 views 186 downloads
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