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Study Reveals Almost 1 in 6 Cancer Medications in Africa Are Flawed

The Urgent Need for Quality in Cancer Treatment Drugs: A Study’s Eye-Opening Findings In a groundbreaking study recently published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers scrutinized nearly 200 distinct cancer drug products sourced from hospitals and pharmacies across four African nations. The findings were alarming: approximately one in six of these medications exhibited incorrect levels of active ingredients. This discrepancy raises serious concerns—patients may be receiving inadequate treatment, inadvertently paving…

From Student Nurse to Global Cancer Care Innovator: My 24-Year Journey

My Journey: Caring for the Fighters Hello, I’m Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti. Currently, I serve as an oncology nurse specialist at the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre, located at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana. It’s been a fulfilling 24 years filled with ups and downs, triumphs and heartaches, as I walk alongside my patients in their toughest battles against cancer. And believe me, I feel as though I’m just beginning this profound journey. How It All Began: The Girl Who…

From Student Nurse to Global Advocate: My 24-Year Journey in Cancer Care

My name is Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, and I have the profound honor of serving as an oncology nurse specialist at the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre within the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana. It’s a role that requires resilience, empathy, and a fierce commitment to those who are navigating one of life’s most formidable challenges: cancer. For the past 24 years, I have dedicated myself to guiding patients through this often arduous journey. It’s a journey I take great pride in,…

Ex-US President Joe Biden Faces Diagnosis of ‘Advanced’ Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden has recently been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. His office has confirmed that he is currently exploring various treatment options. On Friday, the 82-year-old Democrat received this diagnosis following the onset of urinary symptoms, which led to the discovery of a prostate nodule, as detailed in a statement from Mr. Biden's office. "This diagnosis indicates a more aggressive form of the disease; however, the cancer is hormone-sensitive,…

Biden Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: A Personal Health Update from the Former President

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer that has unfortunately spread to his bones. His office has released a statement indicating that he is currently reviewing treatment options. On Friday, the 82-year-old Democrat received the diagnosis following a series of increasing urinary symptoms, which led to the discovery of a prostate nodule. As stated in his office's announcement, "While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be…

Somalia Initiates Countrywide Effort to Combat Increasing Cancer Rates

Mogadishu (AX) – The brisk air of anticipation electrified Mogadishu on Wednesday as the Somali government embarked on an ambitious journey to battle the increasing cancer burden gripping the nation. Cancer, an insidious foe, has steadily made its presence felt across the country, impacting lives and challenging the healthcare system. But is it not time we drew a line in the sand?At the heart of this significant initiative was an inaugural event, a gathering of minds and spirits, held in the bustling capital city. It drew a…

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