Elizabeth Awo-Ejeh, Breast Cancer Survivor and Advocate, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a landmark Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) breast cancer awareness session hosted by the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja, in collaboration with the University of Manchester and other partners.
As a patient advocate and cancer survivor, this session was especially meaningful to me.
It was culturally grounded, community-driven, and survivor-led, creating a powerful space where survivors, researchers, and healthcare professionals came together to engage in honest conversations around breast cancer, mental health, and life-changing research, as well as the persistent challenges affecting cancer care in Nigeria.
Representing the Medical Director, Saad Ahmed, the Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Bioku, reaffirmed FMC Abuja’s commitment to strengthening cancer care through research, collaboration, and strategic partnerships.
What stood out most was the strong emphasis on collaboration a reminder that meaningful progress in cancer care happens when patients’ voices, research, and healthcare systems work together.
The outcomes and recommendations from this engagement are expected to inform policy development and improve cancer care programming across Nigeria.
I’m grateful to be part of conversations like this and remain committed to advocating for patient-centered care, research-informed policies, and improved access to quality cancer care.”
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