Articles | Nigerian Journal of Oncology

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CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WHO PRESENTED AT A SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIAN RADIATION ONCOLOGY CLINIC

Bolaji L. Salako, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Ajibike A. Orekoya^*, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Sharif A. Folorunso, Adeniyi A Adenipekun, Atara I Ntekim, Babatunde O Ogunnorin, Adebayo A Oladeji, Mutiu A Jimoh, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Ayorinde M. Folasire

Background: Breast cancer is the commonest female cancer in Nigeria and is also the commonest cause of cancer mortality among Nigerian females. Although the incidence is not as high as the average worldwide incidence rate, the mortality of breast cancer patients in Nigeria is high. Objective: We analysed the sociodemographic and clinicopathological characteristics of breast cancer patients who pre...

Feb, 2026 pp. 1-14 141 views 44 downloads

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RETHINKING OPPORTUNISTIC CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS: A TEN-YEAR REVIEW OF SCREENING AT BINGHAM UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, JOS, NIGERIA

Nuhu Tumba^*, Mbwas Mashor, Onyeka Tina Ubanyi, Timothy Ataguba Achema, John Onyeji, James Bitrus

Background: Cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer affecting women in Nigeria. Despite the availability of screening methods for precancerous lesions, screening is largely opportunistic and hospital-based in Nigeria. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and patterns of cervical dysplasia among women in a tertiary health facility in North Central Nigeria. ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 1-11 147 views 52 downloads

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AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF CERVICAL CANCER AND UTILISATION OF ITS SCREENING SERVICES AMONG FEMALE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN SOKOTO METROPOLI

Bilkisu Gulma Abubakar^*, Aminu Umar Kaoje, Abdussamad Yargamji Garba, Kabir Mukhtar, Niimah Rabiu Sarkin Bauchi, Zaharaddeen Shuaibu Babandi

Introduction: Cervical cancer (CaCx) is the most common genital tract malignancy among women in Sokoto State. Lack of awareness about CaCx among health care workers is among the factors that contribute to the high burden in developing countries. This study assessed the awareness and knowledge of CaCx and the utilization of its screening services among female healthcare providers in primary healthc...

Jan, 2025 pp. 12-29 124 views 65 downloads

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HPV VACCINATION IN NIGERIA: LESSONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUCCESSES OF HPV VACCINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Adeola O. Fakolade^*, Abimbola Fapohunda, Amanda Yad-El Ugboji, Valentina Ijeoma Akpa, Moyosore Adegboye, Oge Ilegbune

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and has been implicated in many cancers, including cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is primarily caused by persistent infection of various high-risk HPV types, and HPV vaccination is a vital and cost-effective tool in preventing HPV infections, thereby reducing the burden of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccin...

Feb, 2026 pp. 15-28 221 views 65 downloads

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OUTCOME OF HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS MANAGED WITH CHEMORADIATION AT THE RADIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT NATIONAL HOSPITAL, ABUJA (A FIVE-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY)

Fatima I. Uba^*, Simeon C. Aruah, Festus Igbinoba, Rasaaq A. Oyesegun

Background: The term ‘Head and Neck Cancer’ usually refers to squamous cell carcinomas that affect the head and neck regions of the body. However, other histologies are also found in these regions. Objective: This study assessed the outcome of head and neck cancer patients managed with chemoradiation. Methods: A data extraction form was used to obtain sociodemographic and clinical variables from t...

Feb, 2026 pp. 29-38 123 views 73 downloads

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OUTCOME OF MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH WESTERN, NIGERIA

Ajibike A. Orekoya^*, Adeniyi A Adenipekun, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Atara I Ntekim, Babatunde O Ogunnorin, Adebayo A Oladeji, Mutiu A Jimoh, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Bolaji Salako, Sharif A. Folorunso, Ayorinde M Folasire

Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Nigeria and is rated as the fourth most prevalent worldwide. While improved survival rates have occurred in high-income countries, consequent to wide screening and adequate treatment, survival remains poor in low-income countries, including Nigeria. Objective: This study aimed to determine the survival rates of cervical ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 30-51 126 views 63 downloads

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HEALTH-SYSTEM DETERMINANTS OF RETINOBLASTOMA OUTCOMES: A STRUCTURED AUDIT OF DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC, AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES RELATIVE TO SIOP STANDARDS

Edak Ezeanosike^*, Nneka Ogbu, Kene Joe-Akunne, Amarachi Okpara, Chinonye Ngwu, June Azu-Okeke

Background: Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular malignancy of childhood and is highly curable when detected early, with survival exceeding 95% in high-income countries. In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), survival remains below 40% due to systemic and cultural barriers. Although the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) defines minimum standards for manpower a...

Feb, 2026 pp. 39-54 106 views 72 downloads

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A COMPARATIVE PILOT STUDY OF A FIVE BLADE SPECULUM (BOUQUET SPECULUM) AND TWO- BLADE TRADITIONAL VAGINAL SPECULUM: PATIENT COMFORTABILITY VERSUS CERVIX VISUALIZATION

Ayuba Hannatu U^*, Lawal Hanafi B, Mahmoud R.A, Akintola O.S, Fatona K.O, Aminu U

Introduction: The vaginal speculum is an important tool used in cervical cancer prevention and control. This study compared patients' comfort, cervical visualization and ease of using the bouquet speculum to the traditional bivalve vaginal speculum during the cervical cancer screening procedure at National Hospital Abuja. Due to the need to improve cervical cancer screening attendance, exploring t...

Jan, 2025 pp. 52-59 123 views 80 downloads

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DEVELOPING CAPACITY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN SCREENING, EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND APPROPRIATE REFERRAL OF CERVICAL CANCER IN A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING: A PILOT INTERVENTIONAL STUDY

Shehu S. Umar^*, Aisha Jamila Ahmad, Anisa Yahya, Mus’ab M. Dalhat, Kabiru Adamu, Khadija M. Kanoma, Zaharaddeen Shuaibu Babandi, Muazu Abdus-Salam, Benjamin O. Popoola

Background: Despite cervical cancer being preventable and treatable if detected early, it is predominantly characterised by late presentation with advanced disease in low-resource settings. This is due to a poor level of awareness of cervical cancer in the population. The Primary Health Centres (PHCs), which constitute 85.4% of all registered health facilities in Nigeria, serve as the first level ...

Feb, 2026 pp. 55-72 137 views 89 downloads

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SCINTIGRAPHIC PATTERN OF SKELETAL METASTASIS BASED ON MOLECULAR SUBTYPES OF BREAST CANCER AT THE DR GEORGE MUKHARI ACADEMIC HOSPITAL GARANKUWA, SOUTH AFRICA

Oiza Tessy Ahmadu^*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Saad A Ahmed, Aminu Bello Liman, Trevor Mdaka

Introduction: The presence of metastasis is the most important factor affecting overall survival of patients with breast cancer. Though tremendous progress has been made in area of treatment, 20-30% of patients will develop metastasis, with the skeleton as one of the major sites of distant spread. There is marked variability among breast cancer patients who develop metastasis including the pattern...

Jan, 2025 pp. 60-69 102 views 58 downloads