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ASSESSMENT OF DELAYS AMONGST CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS IN A RADIOTHERAPY FACILITY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Shehu Salihu Umar*, Adamu Abdullahi, Aisha Jamila Ahmad, Oiza Tessy Ahmadu, Anisa Yahya

Introduction: Globally, cervical cancer is the 8th commonest malignancy and the fourth commonest in females. However, in Sub-Saharan Africa, the incidence and mortality from cervical cancer is second only to breast cancer, and actually highest in some of the countries. Most cases of cervical cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa are diagnosed at advanced stages, largely due to the various delays. These inc...

Jan, 2025 pp. 70-89 87 views 88 downloads
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EVALUATION OF SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY RESULTS IN A COHORT OF FEMALE HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER, ABUJA, NIGERIA

Oiza Tessy Ahmadu*, Uchechukwu E. Nwokwu, Olayinka B. Popoola, Adaugo C. Iheanacho, Lateef Lawal, Amarachi. N. Onyebuchi, Rahama Y. Tahir, Tolulope O. Oloyede, Saad A Ahmed

Background: Mammographic screening has significantly reduced breast cancer mortality in developed countries. However, data on screening outcomes in asymptomatic populations in Nigeria remain limited. Objective: To determine the distribution of BI-RADS categories and breast density patterns among asymptomatic women undergoing screening mammography at Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. Methods:...

Feb, 2026 pp. 73-86 137 views 51 downloads
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ACUTE TOXICITY PROFILE OF CERVICAL AND UTERINE CANCER PATIENTS TREATED WITH CHEMORADIATION: A 10-YEAR REVIEW

Yusuf Tukur*, Usman M. Aliyu, Abubakar M. Bello, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Oladapo B. Campbell, Aisha Mustapha, Yusuf Dantani, Ibrahim A. Umar, Shehu Salihu Umar

Background: Radiation therapy is integral to treating many gynaecologic cancers.Objective: We sought to determine the frequency and severity of acute toxicity in patients who had pelvic radiotherapy for cervical and uterine cancers.Methods: A retrospective study of all women who had pelvic radiation for cervical and uterine cancers at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria,...

Feb, 2026 pp. 87-98 95 views 102 downloads
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USE OF LOW-DOSE RATE BRACHYTHERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF GYNAECOLOGY MALIGNANCIES IN A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING: A TENYEAR REVIEW

Charles Okwonna*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ali Abba Tijjani, Oiza Tessy Ahmadu, Aisha Mustapha, Aisha Jamila Ahmad, Tajudeen A. Olasinde

Introduction: Gynaecological cancers are among the most common cancers worldwide and vary in incidence geographically. In Nigeria, cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality. Cervical cancer constitutes a huge percentage of the cases treated with radiotherapy in developing nations. This study aims to assess the impact of lo...

Jan, 2025 pp. 90-109 90 views 68 downloads
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COMPARATIVE OUTCOMES OF RADIATION TREATMENT MODALITIES FOR PROSTATE CANCER IN A RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTING

Adebayo A Oladeji, Ayorinde M. Folasire*, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Chiamaka G. Ehiedu, Olabisi T. Ojo

Background: Prostate cancer remains a major malignancy in sub-Saharan Africa, where access to advanced radiotherapy is limited. Objective: This study compares biochemical recurrence-free survival (bRFS) and toxicity outcomes among prostate cancer patients who received external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) alone, high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDRBT) monotherapy, or combined EBRT+HDRBT at West Africa’s ...

Feb, 2026 pp. 99-112 99 views 55 downloads
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DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE AND CHEMORADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT OUTCOME OF CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS: A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING PERSPECTIVE

Ali Abba Tijjani*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ibrahim Abba Tijjani, Charles Okwonna, Aminu Bello Liman, Adamu Abdullahi, Adeniyi A Adenipekun

Introduction: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries with steady rise in its incidence and mortality over the years. Most women with cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa present late with locally advanced disease and require external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy for effective curative treatment. Methods: The records of 243 cervic...

Jan, 2025 pp. 110-122 110 views 50 downloads
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SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGIOSITY IN ONCOLOGY: A SOCIAL STUDY OF PATIENTS’ NEEDS

Chidiebere Agbakwuru*, Mutiu A Jimoh, Noah Olumide, Anthonia Sowunmi, Wilfred Nwachukwu

Background: Cancer diagnosis and treatment impose significant psychological and existential burdens, particularly in high-religiosity settings like Nigeria, where spirituality and religion often serve as key coping resources. This study examined spiritual well-being (SWB) and its associations with perceived relational and existential outcomes among oncology patients using a validated tool in a Nig...

Feb, 2026 pp. 113-123 131 views 76 downloads
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CAUSES, TIMING AND EFFECTS OF RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT BREAKS IN NSIA-LUTH CANCER CENTRE

Bolanle Adegboyega*, Habeebu Muhammad, Adewumi Alabi, Mariam Bashir, Esther Adegbolagun, Adedayo Joseph, Nimotallahi Bello, Emmanuel Olufisayo, Tolulope Fashola, John Onyeji, Taiwo Afekhai, Desiree Jimeta-Tuko, Anthonia Sowunmi

Introduction: Cancer treatment includes several modalities that must be completed within specified periods to improve treatment outcome. Radiotherapy as a vital part of managing cancer demands that overall time be kept as short as possible to prevent repopulation of the cells which can affect local control and thus the overall survival of the patient. This study highlights the causes, timing, and ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 123-133 121 views 65 downloads
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SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE SKIN ARISING FROM A LEPROMATOUS ULCER: A CASE REPORT

Charles Okwonna*, Mahmud Ahmed, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Adamu Abdullahi, Shehu Salihu Umar

Background: Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) are among the most frequently diagnosed malignancies globally. While basal cell carcinoma predominates in fair-skinned populations, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is relatively more common among black populations. Chronic ulcers, including rare cases of lepromatous ulcers, may undergo malignant transformation into SCC. Case presentation: We present a cas...

Feb, 2026 pp. 124-129 111 views 80 downloads
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RECURRENT RECTAL ADENOCARCINOMA WITH KRAS MUTATION POST-MFOLFOX6/BEVACIZUMAB REMISSION: A CASE REPORT

Yusuf Tukur*, Abubakar M. Bello, Usman M. Aliyu, Oladapo B. Campbell, Aisha Mustapha, Abubakar Ibrahim Diggi, Yusuf Dantani, Shehu Salihu Umar

Background: This case report elucidates the clinical trajectory of a 41-year-old male diagnosed with low rectal adenocarcinoma, further complicated by pulmonary metastases, harboring a KRAS mutation, and characterized by microsatellite stability. Case Presentation: This patient demonstrated a significant and favorable response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy with a modified FOLFOX6 (mFOLFOX6) regimen ...

Feb, 2026 pp. 130-138 101 views 64 downloads