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To parachute or not
This editorial was prompted by a criticism of our inability to identify all existing local oncologic human resources prior to …
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Demographic, clinical and aetiological characteristics of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma followed between 2012 and 2017 at University Hospital Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe the demographic, clinical and aetiological characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in …
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Achieving the cancer moonshot in Africa
For decades now, the United States (US) has been a leading contributor in global health with the government, academic institutions, …
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Comparison of a U.S. and Zambian Ob/Gyn Residency Training Programme
Introduction: The major objective of the study was to compare and contrast a U.S. and Zambian Ob/Gyn residency programme, using …
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The Declaration on Palliative Care in a Pandemic: report of the African Ministers of Health Meeting and the 7th International African Palliative Care Conference, held from the 24th to 26th August 2022 in Kampala, Uganda and virtually
The 7th International African Palliative Care Conference and the 4th African Ministers of Health Meeting were held in Kampala from …
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Targeting elimination of cervical cancer by 2030: a baseline assessment in six African countries—part II
Background: Africa is home to many countries with the highest incidence of cervical cancer in the world. It is encouraging …
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The World Health Organization targets for cervical cancer control by 2030: a baseline assessment in six African countries—part I
Aim: We present and analyse the findings of a survey of the readiness of the healthcare systems in Eswatini, Guinea, …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning breast cancer, cervical cancer and screening among healthcare professionals and students in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study
Introduction: Somali women face exceptionally high mortality and incidence rates from both breast cancer (BC) and cervical cancer (CC). They …
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The path to becoming a clinical or radiation oncologist in Nigeria
The number of cancer patients in Nigeria continues to rise; however, global advances in cancer research are making the provision …
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Women’s cancers in Sudan with a focus on cervical cancer: turmoil, geopolitics and opportunities
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide and the second leading cause of death in Sudanese women. However, despite …
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Risk factors for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Mozambique
Studies evaluating risk factors for the occurrence of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in high-risk regions might contribute to a …
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What does it take to conduct clinical trials in African countries? Insights from Morocco
The progress on cancer diagnosis and treatment has attained, in the last decade, enormous achievements by any estimate. Immunotherapy, new …
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Evaluation of total oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity of brain tumour patients attending referral hospitals in Addis Ababa, 2020: a comparative cross-sectional study
Background: The exact cause of brain tumours is still unknown, but disruptions of redox balance are thought to play a …
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Totally implantable venous access ports and associated complications in sub-Saharan Africa: a single-centre retrospective analysis
Purpose: Although totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) have been safe and valuable in the management of cancer and other …
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Awareness and practices of Arab oncologists towards oncofertility in young women with cancer
Background: Cancer in young women is a major health problem in the Middle Eastern and North African population. We explored …
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Determinants of sexual function among survivors of gynaecological cancers in a tertiary hospital: a cross-sectional study
Background: Gynaecological cancer impacts approximately three million women globally. The problem is much more intense in resource-limited countries. Sexual health …
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Cues to cervical cancer screening and reaction to cervical cancer diagnosis during screening among women in Shai Osudoku District, Ghana
Introduction: Availability and access to cervical cancer screening (CCS) in less developed countries are limited as compared to developed countries. …
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Addressing missed opportunities for cervical cancer screening in Nigeria: a nursing workforce approach
Cervical cancer is the commonest gynaecological cancer affecting women, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the availability of …
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Adverse events of opioids for cancer-related pain in a resource-limited setting: a cross-sectional study from Sudan
Aim: Data on the adverse events of opioids for cancer-related pain in Sudanese patients are limited. We conducted this study …
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Eye metastasis in breast cancer: case report and review of literature
The paradigm of breast cancer management has been revolutionised, resulting in prolonged survival that echoes an increasing incidence of metastasis …