Childhood Cancer: Foundation, Lions Club Decry Nigeria’s 30% Survival Rate

Indeed, they stated that in other developed climes, the survival rate is about 80 to 90 percent, stating the need for economic managers to invest in awareness creation in its bid to reduce the scourge of cancer in Nigeria.

Speaking on the sidelines of a courtesy visit and donation of care kits to children living with cancer at the Pediatric oncology ward, Alima Atta, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Thursday, the Founder, TDCF, Dr. Adedayo Joseph, said the event is joining the rest of the world to celebrate childhood cancer day, but stated that the day is not a day of celebration, but a day of reflection.