Sr. Nankoma Janet My 17years experience with cancer patients. Sister Janet Nankoma is a fifty six year old senior nursing officer at Uganda Cancer Institute, one of the longest serving employees at the health organization. She has diligently given health services and care to cancer patients for over seventeen years. Many times we get to
Dr Joseph Lubega Dr. Joseph Lubega is the head of the pediatric (children’s) ward at Uganda Cancer Institute. Currently he is the only pediatric oncologist (cancer doctor) in the country. He is at Uganda Cancer Institute on attachment from the Texas Children’s Hospital in the US and he has made tremendous improvement in treatment and
Have you ever come across cancer related information on social media? If Not, maybe you are less informed, if Yes, maybe you are very misinformed. Cancer has become a topic difficult to avoid discussion especially when it affects us or our loved ones. Traditional media has not broken the ice enough for the public to
Most are the times that cancer patients loose hope of recovery. Their doctors cannot guarantee their existence beyond a year. Their family and friends wait upon the Lords moment to say goodbye to yet another patient of cancer. Pain and anguish covers everyone involved. And the world turns bitter to their hopes. Pause. Take a
By Getrude Pikeri Mrs. Margaret Okello, aged 56, recalls 2007 as not only the most challenging year but also a turning point of her life. After going through unknown health conditions, she was finally diagnosed with breast cancer at Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Mulago hospital. The announcement of the test result came with a feeling