Musculoskeletal Oncology Support Foundation (MONSUF) was calved out from Lagos Musculoskeletal Oncology Network (LAMON), a national medical group formed by doctors and other health care professionals who treat patients with musculoskeletal tumours.
Members of LAMON meet on monthly basis to review the treatments being given to their patients and to brainstorm on the best treatment options for these patients.
MONSUF was actually formed with the primary aim of alleviating the financial burden of treatments of patients with musculoskeletal tumours and to provide social and psychological support for them and their families; other aims as spelt out in MONSUF Constitution include:
These two bodies are expected to be complimented by some advisers drawn from different spheres in the society.
As clearly stated in the Constitution, membership is open to any willing and responsible nigerian and non-nigerian who believe in the aims and objectives of MONSUF.