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Sunday A. Adewuyi

Department of Radiation and Clinical Oncology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Nigeria.

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Publications 5

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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 1

ACUTE TOXICITY PROFILE OF CERVICAL AND UTERINE CANCER PATIENTS TREATED WITH CHEMORADIATION: A 10-YEAR REVIEW

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 Danfod...

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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 1

SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE SKIN ARISING FROM A LEPROMATOUS ULCER: A CASE REPORT

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 transforma...

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

THE CONTRIBUTION OF INTESTINAL PROTOZOA TO DIARRHOEA IN CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY AT NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA

Background: Diarrhoea is one of the most critical health problems worldwide. In addition, vital symptom burden in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, which can worsen the disease condition with poor outcomes in the presence of intestinal protozoa infestations. The study assessed the contribution of intestinal protozoa to diarrhoea in breast ca...

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE TO CHEMOTHERAPY AMONGST BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN A RADIOTHERAPY FACILITY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Gaddafi Yusuf*, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Ismail H. Zubairu

Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where late-stage presentation and poor compliance with therapy are prevalent.Objective: To assess the level of compliance with chemotherapy among breast cancer patients and identify factors associated with compliance in a tertiary ho...

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

SYNCHRONOUS PRIMARY CERVICAL AND COLORECTAL CANCERS IN A 25-YEAR-OLD WOMAN

Introduction: Synchronous cancer refers to two or more malignancies co-existing in a patient at the time of diagnosis or within 6 months of diagnosing the first. Cervical cancer is the commonest gynecological malignancy in Nigeria, while colorectal cancer the 4th commonest malignancy in Nigeria.Case Presentation: We present a 25-year-old grand mult...

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