APCCC 2024 | Maximizing radiotherapy utilization for prostate cancer in Africa

Omolara Fatiregun, MBBS, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, highlights strategies to improve radiotherapy use for prostate cancer in Africa. Dr Fatiregun addresses a projected rise in cases and challenges such as under-treatment, insufficient staging, affordability, and access. Emphasizing the need for radiotherapy equipment, trained personnel, and financial accessibility to improve patient outcomes is crucial for managing the increasing burden of prostate cancer in the region. This interview took place at the 2024 Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference (APCCC) in Lugano, Switzerland.

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