Biography
Dr Grace Soka is a public health specialist and Medical Doctor, certified and licensed, with current aspiration to do research on issues pertaining non-communicable diseases, HIV-AIDS and all researches so as to improve Health of people in our community. Currently she is working with National Institute for Medical Research Tanzania coordinating Lung Cancer in East Africa in relation to HIV-1 infection: Epidemiological, Molecular characterization and Imagining (U54 study) which is being conducted in Tanzania, Uganda and USA.
Key Impacts
Factors associated with increased mortality among people with lung cancer in Tanzania and Uganda
Late-stage diagnosis, HIV co-infection, smoking history, and worsening symptoms were key factors linked to higher lung cancer mortality in Tanzania and Uganda emphasizing the significant impact of HIV co-infection. The study highlights the need for early detection, increased awareness, and targeted interventions addressing these factors to reduce mortality. Further research is warranted to explore the interplay between these factors and to develop region-specific guidelines for lung cancer management in the context of HIV.
Source: Conference 2024