Benjamin O. Popoola

Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

pabiodun2001@yahoo.com

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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 2

Breast cancer in Nigeria, current evidence and pathways to scale early detection

Ismail Zubairu^*, Aminu Liman, Shehu Umar, Munir Sani, Benjamin O. Popoola

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Nigerian women and a leading cause of cancer death. The national burden continues to grow amid late presentation, limited organized screening, and fragmented pathways to diagnosis and treatment. Drawing on global guidance and Nigerian evidence, this narrative review synthesizes the epidemiol...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.fmbbo9f9

Jul, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 2 116 views 31 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 1

DEVELOPING CAPACITY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN SCREENING, EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND APPROPRIATE REFERRAL OF CERVICAL CANCER IN A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING: A PILOT INTERVENTIONAL STUDY

Shehu Salihu Umar^*, Aisha Jamila Ahmad, Anisa Yahya, Mus’ab M. Dalhat, Kabiru Adamu, Khadija M. Kanoma, Zaharaddeen Shuaibu Babandi, Muazu Abdus-Salam, Benjamin O. Popoola

Background: Despite cervical cancer being preventable and treatable if detected early, it is predominantly characterised by late presentation with advanced disease in low-resource settings. This is due to a poor level of awareness of cervical cancer in the population. The Primary Health Centres (PHCs), which constitute 85.4% of all registered healt...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.qs7fry39

Feb, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 1 202 views 97 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 1

EVALUATION OF SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY RESULTS IN A COHORT OF FEMALE HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER, ABUJA, NIGERIA

Oiza Tessy Ahmadu^*, Uchechukwu E. Nwokwu, Olayinka B. Popoola, Adaugo C. Iheanacho, Lateef Lawal, Amarachi. N. Onyebuchi, Rahama Y. Tahir, Tolulope Oloyede, Saad A Ahmed

Background: Mammographic screening has significantly reduced breast cancer mortality in developed countries. However, data on screening outcomes in asymptomatic populations in Nigeria remain limited. Objective: To determine the distribution of BI-RADS categories and breast density patterns among asymptomatic women undergoing screening mammography a...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.g1reavco

Feb, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 1 205 views 73 downloads

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