Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) marked World Cancer Day with a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Workshop focused on breast cancer diagnosis and management. The event commenced with a word of prayer and the national anthem, followed by a welcome address from Dr. Maurice, Head of the Oncology Department.
The Chief Medical Director of JUTH, Dr. Pokop W. Bupwatda, delivered the opening remarks.
Dr Bupwatda who gave the heart-warming assurance at the JUTH Breast Multidisciplinary Team Management workshop held at the hospital’s Catering hall, stated that the cancer disease is 100 per cent curable if it is discovered at the early stage and managed well, with effective and correct medication. He said that JUTH will continue to play it’s role effectively to ensure that standard healthcare services are delivered on daily basis.
The CMD emphasized that nobody can manage cancer disease alone but by working as a team. In order to achieve world best practices, Dr. Pokop assured that JUTH under his watch will continue to give its best in adding value to humanity; collaborate and support any agency or spirited individuals that will contribute their quota healthwise for the betterment of not only the people of Plateau State but Nigerians at large.
The first lecture, “JUTH Breast Cancer Diagnosis Roadmap: The Present and the Future,” was presented by Dr. Barka Kwaghe. This was followed by “The Role of the Surgeon in the Management of Breast Cancer from Diagnosis to Treatment (Focus on Early Breast Cancer)” by Prof. Ismaila Bashir. Dr. Olawale Badejo then shared insights on “Best Practices and the Significance of MDT Approach in Cancer Management.”
A question-and-answer session allowed participants to engage with experts before a Breast MDT Panel session brought together professionals from various healthcare disciplines. Further discussions included a presentation on “Developing the MDT and Breast Cancer Care Framework/Action Plan” by Debo Omikunle (Roche) and Dr. Peter Onumiya (JUTH).
The final presentation, “Hope for Cancer Patients,” was delivered by Terseer Sar (Roche), offering encouragement and future perspectives in cancer care.
Dr. Nankling Lamu gave the closing remarks, and the workshop concluded with a word of prayer. The event underscored the importance of a collaborative approach to breast cancer management and the ongoing commitment of JUTH to improving cancer care in Nigeria.
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