The Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria (ARCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the fight against cancer in Nigeria goes beyond technicalities to incorporate compassion, inclusivity, and people-focused approaches.
 
This was emphasised by ARCON President, Dr Nwamaka Lasebikan, during the opening ceremony of the association’s 2025 Annual Conference in Port Harcourt.

The conference, themed “Innovating through Collaboration: Cultivating a Resilient Nigerian Oncology Ecosystem,” brought together professionals, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to shape the future of cancer care in Nigeria and beyond. 
 
Dr Lasebikan noted that the gathering was a testament to the association’s collective resilience, vision for excellence, and shared commitment to transforming cancer care.

He emphasised that ARCON’s approach to cancer care is deeply human-centred, recognising that every policy, research initiative, and capacity-building programme must ultimately translate to lives saved, suffering alleviated, and equity achieved. 
 
She said: “The association has amplified the voices of patients, families, and communities, ensuring that the fight against cancer in Nigeria is not only technical but also compassionate, inclusive, and people-focused.”
 
Also, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ARCON, Prof. Francis Durosinmi-Eti, while speaking to newsmen, emphasised the need for increased government support for cancer patients in the country. 
 
According to him, managing cancer is a significant challenge that affects not only the patient but also their family, and the cost of treatment is often prohibitively expensive.

Prof. Durosinmi-Eti explained that the cost of cancer treatment is a major concern for patients and their families. He, however, acknowledged the government’s efforts to provide funds for cancer treatment, but emphasised that more needs to be done.