Oncology

Beyond ctDNA: A Review on Integrating Multi-Analyte Liquid Biopsies for Comprehensive Cancer Management

  • Ugwu IV1
  • Umobong Eo2
  • Gbaa ZL3
  • Anenga RN4
  • Tsegha LJ5
  • Ojo BA6
  • Gbaa Fa7
  • Otene,Sa8

Introduction:                                                                                      Liquid biopsy gets around a lot of the problems that come with tissue-based genotyping. Single-site tissue sampling often neglects tumour geographic and temporal variability; yet, repeated biopsies may be invasive, hazardous, or impractical. Genotyping based on plasma, on the other hand, speeds up the start of treatment, makes it easier to pick targeted medicines, … Read more

An Overview of the current state of cancer diagnosis and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa

  • Umobong EO1
  • Ugwu IV2
  • Gbaa ZL3
  • Ojo BA2
  • Uko AF4
  • Onyewuchi AJ5
  • Gbaa AF6

Introduction The global burden of cancer is rising, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in SSA, bearing an increasing share1. While cancer incidence in SSA is currently lower than in high-income regions, mortality rates are significantly higher, reflecting profound disparities in access to timely diagnosis and effective treatment2,3. Projections indicate a near doubling of … Read more