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Head and neck cancer in Africa
Management is a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Published guidelines are available for the developed world, but there are …
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumours at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital from 2005 to 2015
Background: Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) is the commonest mesenchymal malignancy of the gastrointestinal tract. Patient demographics and outcomes following imatinib …
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Diagnosis and staging of laryngopharyngeal tumours with flexible endoscopy: A prospective study
Background: Many suspected laryngopharyngeal neoplasms are examination under general anaesthesia (EUA). Office-based endoscopy is already routinely performed on all patients …
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Burkitt lymphoma: Trends in children below 15 years reveal priority areas for early diagnosis activities in north-west Cameroon
Background: Burkitt lymphoma is one of the most common childhood cancers in Cameroon. Incidence rates of 5.9/100 000 and 2.58 …
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The efficacy of strategies used to minimise or prevent Cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in patients
Background: Hearing loss is a major side effect of cisplatin-based chemotherapy. With a large burden of cancer in developing countries, …
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The ‘evil arrow’ myths and misconceptions of cancer at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Background: Myths and misconceptions have significant impact on the presentation and management of cancers globally. One such example includes ‘evil …
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Building a psychosocial and spiritual care service for children with cancer and their families
Background: Comprehensive, coordinated psychosocial, supportive and spiritual care is an essential component of the holistic care of childhood cancer sufferers …
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Table of Contents Vol 2 (2018)
The South African Journal of Oncology is a peer-reviewed on-line journal which publishes high quality articles on all aspects of …
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Burkitt lymphoma – Nutritional support during induction treatment: Effect on anthropometric parameters and morbidity of treatment
Background: Malnutrition is common in children diagnosed with cancer in Africa, and it adds to the morbidity and mortality of …
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A cost comparison of rasburicase versus dialysis in the management of children with acute leukaemia and lymphoma at a South African centre
Background: Tumour lysis syndrome is a common complication of haematological malignancies and has historically been managed with hyperhydration, urine alkalinisation …
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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours and neurofibromatosis 1: A case series and recommendations for care
Background: The incidence of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNST) in patients with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is significantly higher than …
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Chemotherapy administration standards and guidelines: The development of a resource document
There are no nationally recognised guidelines for the handling and administration of chemotherapy in South Africa. The Independent Clinical Oncology …
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Primary pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma in a 12-year-old African child
Pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma is a rare malignant tumour predominantly occurring in Asian patients. It has identical histological features to nasopharyngeal …
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Mammogram history in Nigerian women: Age-related risk factors for breast cancer and educational implications
Background: Breast cancer accounts for 25% of diagnosed cancers and 20% of cancer-related mortality in women from sub-Saharan Africa. Given …
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Holistic sexuality post gynaecological cancer treatment: A review of recent literature
Background: Sexual difficulties post gynaecological cancer treatment are commonplace and can impact multiple aspects of a woman’s life. Yet, health …
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Epidemiological review of childhood cancers in central Sudan
Background: Epidemiological studies of paediatric cancer incidence in Sudan are rare.Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide baseline …
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Breast-conserving therapy for breast carcinoma: Margins, re-excision and recurrence rates
Background: Breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is a wide local excision of the tumour usually followed by radiation treatment to the breast. …
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A rare case of odynophagia
A rare aetiology of isolated tonsillar mass lesions causing odynophagia was demonstrated in a young immunocompromised woman.
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Neonatal tumours: A single centre review
Background: Neonatal tumours, occurring within 28 days of life, are associated with a favourable outcome in high-income countries. Limited data …
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Appropriateness of admissions of children with cancer to intensive care facilities in a resource-limited setting
Background: The increasing intensity of treatment of paediatric malignancies has led to improved survival rates, but often necessitates intensive supportive …