UNC Project- Malawi Cancer Program
WHY MALAWI?
The UNC Project- Malawi Cancer Program is well-positioned to catalyze a broad, coordinated cancer control effort in Malawi, and address key scientific questions related to cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. Read More
OUR PRIORITIES
We aim to develop sufficient internal capacity such that Malawi can become a leader of cancer care and research in low-resource settings, as it has long been for HIV care and treatment. Read More
OUR PARTNERS
Collaboration is an important component of what we do and our success is supported by a remarkable cancer research network of diverse and accomplished partner institutions. Read More
Recent Scientific Outputs
-
Implementation and Evaluation of Educational Videos to Improve Cancer Knowledge and Patient Empowerment
February 17 2022 PURPOSE Low health literacy is a leading cause of treatment abandonment among patients receiving cancer care at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Malawi. METHODS We developed cancer educational videos featuring Malawian providers and played them in the KCH oncology clinic. The videos addressed cancer-related topics, including disease biology, common myths, diagnostic procedures, … Continued
-
Improving Access to Self-Expanding Metal Stents for Patients With Esophageal Cancer in Eastern Africa: A Stepwise Implementation Strategy
January 2021-The eastern corridor of Africa is affected by a high burden of esophageal cancer (EC), with > 90% of patients presenting with advanced disease. Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) have been previously reported as safe and effective for palliation of malignant dysphagia in resource-limited settings; however, access is limited throughout Eastern Africa. In response to … Continued
-
Safety and efficacy of rituximab in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in Malawi: a prospective, single-arm, non-randomised phase 1/2 clinical trial
July 2021- There are no clinical trials involving patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in sub-Saharan Africa since antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV became widely available in this region. We aimed to establish the safety and efficacy of rituximab plus cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) in patients with DLBCL in Malawi. This prospective, … Continued
Recent News
-
-
Kaimila Launches Study to Determine Feasibility of Endoscopic Screening for Esophageal Cancer in Malawi
UNC Project Malawi Cancer Program esophageal cancer and cancer clinic division lead Bongani Kaimila, MBBS, MSc, launched a cross-sectional study to determine the feasibility of endoscopic screening for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) precursor lesions in Malawi and the relationship with poor oral health. In Malawi, ESCC is the third commonest cancer nationwide. Among cancers … Continued
-
UNC School of Nursing Professor Helps Build Oncology Nursing Capacity in Malawi
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed Ashley Leak Bryant, PhD, RN, OCN, FAAN, as assistant director of Cancer Research Training Education Coordination (CRTEC). Bryant joins Bernard Weissman, PhD, and Jen Jen Yeh, MD, co-associate directors of CRTEC. The goal of CRTEC is to develop the next generation of cancer researchers and professionals by supporting … Continued