The Lancet Oncology's Cancer Control in Africa

Abstract

In April 2013 the Lancet Oncology published a series on cancer control in Africa comprising 7 papers (Lancet Oncology vol 14 number 4). The significance of these papers to Africa’s attempts at tackling the rapidly rising prevalence of cancer cannot be over-emphasized. Potentially, these papers will form the basis of National policies aimed at controlling or managing cancer in Africa for decades to come. University of Ibadan and her teaching hospital (University College Hospital, Ibadan) scores another plus as three of her staff made notable contributions to the series. African nations and researchers are strongly encouraged to implement evidence based global control guidelines, especially those of the WHO, in the fight against the growing burden of cancer.