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Leveraging a matrix of stakeholders to facilitate access to chemotherapy for women’s cancers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: Cancer incidence is increasing worldwide. Over the next 20 years, the growing proportion of cases in low- and middle-income …
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Outcome of acute myeloid leukaemia in Nigeria: clinician’s perspective
The outcome of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has remained a major concern even in developed countries. In resource poor countries, …
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Establishing women’s cancer care services in a fragile, conflict and violence affected ecosystem in Africa
BACKGROUND: The majority of the world's poorest women (income < $1.90/day) reside in fragile, conflict and violence (FCV)-affected countries, like …
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Mobilising stakeholders to improve access to state-of-the-art radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries
In an ongoing effort to improve access to state-of-the-art radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), a joint symposium was …
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Building workforce capacity for the surgical management of cervical cancer in a fragile, low-income African nation—Democratic Republic of the Congo
OBJECTIVES: Surgery is a cornerstone of the management of cervical cancer. Women diagnosed with cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa have …
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The determinants of knowledge of cervical cancer, attitude towards screening and practice of cervical cancer prevention amongst antenatal attendees in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria
Cervical cancer (CC) is an extremely preventable and curable disease with early detection and treatment. Unfortunately, the practice of cervical …
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Mapping of colorectal cancer scientific landscape between South Africa and Brazil: a bibliometric analysis
BACKGROUND: The five BRICS (Brazil, Russian, Indian, China and South Africa) countries bear a significant proportion of the world's global …
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Survival of patients with cancer associated thrombosis at the Uganda Cancer Institute
BACKGROUND: The occurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer leads to a reduced life expectancy. There is an …
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Education and training of clinical oncologists—experience from a low-resource setting in Zimbabwe
As the burden of cancer increases worldwide, more so in low- and middle-income countries, one of the greatest challenges is …
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Clinical research mentorship programme (CRMP) for radiation oncology residents in Africa—building capacity through mentoring
Research skills are mandatory for all oncology residency training programmes. Creating the environment to foster skills and passion can be …
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Strengthening of oncology nursing education and training in Africa in the year of the nurse and midwife: addressing the challenges to improve cancer control in Africa
The Cancer burden in Africa is increasing. Nurses play a pivotal role in health care systems and find themselves in …
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Factors associated with advanced stage diagnosis of breast cancer in North West Ethiopia. a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer tumours are the most common malignant tumours among women in Ethiopia. Although advanced-stage diagnosis of breast cancer …
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A review of breast cancer pathology reports in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Diagnosis and treatment of cancer rely heavily on imaging, histopathology and molecular information. Incomplete or missing tumour information can …
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Chemotherapy induced neutropenia and febrile neutropenia among breast cancer patients in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
PURPOSE: This study assessed the incidence of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and febrile neutropenia (FN) while identifying their associated factors. METHODS: A …
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Pattern of survival of breast cancer patients in a tertiary hospital in south west Nigeria
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in both developed and developing nations. The …
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Anticipated help seeking behaviour and barriers to seeking care for possible breast and cervical cancer symptoms in Uganda and South Africa
OBJECTIVES: Breast and cervical cancers are leading causes of cancer morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Most women present with …
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer diagnosis, treatment and research in African health systems: a review of current evidence and contextual perspectives
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has immensely disrupted health care services globally. The pandemic has been particularly disruptive for …
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Experiences and challenges in the management of pregnancy-associated breast cancer at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital: a review of four cases
Breast cancer is the commonest female cancer worldwide and the most common malignancy during pregnancy. The current management of breast …
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Tamoxifen exposure in pregnancy after synchronous breast and thyroid cancer
Thyroid and breast cancer are the most common cancers among young women, which are either synchronous or metachronous, but the …
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Prostate cancer clinical characteristics and outcomes in Central Sudan
BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Sudanese men and most patients present at a late stage. Although …