Tharcisse Mpunga

HIV infection and cancer risk in the era of antiretroviral therapy

Dr Tharcisse Mpunga, of the National Cancer Center of Excellence, Rwanda, is involved in a project that aims to establish how HIV infection may affect cancer risk. This can help cancer prevention programmes to be tailored to local needs. He explains why IARC’s expertise in cancer registration is important for the project.

  • Country: Rwanda
  • Cancer type or topic: HIV infection