One of the deepest moral injuries I feel is watching cancer patients globally experience financial hardship & decide to abandon care .This is deeply personal & human 🙏@ConquerCancerFd & @JNJNews for believing in me from the YIA to CDA 2025–2029 @ArgoResearch@FSMGlobalHealth
Barriers to Breast Reconstruction following Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Management in Nigeria: Perspectives of Health Care Professionals.
Read the full article. https://t.co/FkcluOqX7K
#healthequity#BreastCancer#bcsm
#PinkOctober2025 💖
Throwback to Campus Pink Outreach at the University of Ibadan! We had a fun time partnering with @ambeautifiedlifefoundation and @PPFNigeria to talk breast health, bust myths, raise awareness, and provide free breast, cervical & prostate screenings.
Inspired to see my mentor, Dr Lumati @JulietOkoroh selected for the 2026 @SocSurgOnc Presidential Scholar Program . Such a well deserved recognition for her incredible work in surgical oncology
Officially Dr. S.U. Okeke MBBS (Ibadan) with Distinction 🩺
Best Graduating Student in Human Anatomy
Grateful for how far I’ve come and excited for what’s ahead🥳
First time at #SBAS2025 was nothing short of amazing! I presented our COST-FIN trial on financial navigation for cancer patients in Nigeria and was awarded first place in the medical student category! Grateful to my mentor @JulietOkoroh for the opportunity to present this work!
🌍“No one should have to choose between life-saving cancer treatment and feeding their family.” @JulietOkoroh leads a groundbreaking trial in Nigeria to reduce financial hardship in cancer care
Read More: https://t.co/u7Bdy7OQ7l
#GlobalHealth#CancerCare#NorthwesternMedicine
HPB Journal Highlight: 🌍✨ Falola et al: Minimally invasive HPB surgery (laparoscopic & robotic) can work in low- and middle-income countries too! Faster recovery, quicker return to work — despite debate over advanced tech 🔗https://t.co/AinWy3BFZO #GlobalSurgery#Innovation
Universal health coverage must include cancer care. No one should face financial hardship because of a diagnosis. It’s time to prioritise essential cancer services for all.
Today we @YemaachiBio announce the launch of The African Cancer Atlas in partnership with Roche. This is a significant milestone for African cancer research and will generate a database of 15K whole genomes that will be accessible to African scientists. https://t.co/OIWWjj82OB
Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to #cancer early detection, adequate diagnosis and treatment, and #palliativecare.
#WorldCancerDay