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The Nigerian Journal of Oncology is a biannual peer reviewed open access international journal published on behalf of the Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologist of Nigeria. The journal publishes research works related to all fields of oncology, from cancer screening to treatment and survivorship. The journal will feature original research, reviews, clinical trials, practice guidelines, editorials, case studies, scientific letters and conference reports.

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Volume 1, Issue 1

2025

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Research Article Jan 2025

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 p...

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Research Article Jan 2025

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 CaC...

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Research Article Jan 2025

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 Sarimiye, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Bolaji Salako, Sharif 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 co...

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Research Article Jan 2025

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 N...

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Research Article Jan 2025

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. T...

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Research Article Jan 2025

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 ...

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Prof Adewuyi Sunday

Advisory Board

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

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Prof Jonah Musa

Advisory Board

Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria

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Prof Sowunmi Omowunmi

Advisory Board

NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre Lagos State, Nigeria

Nigeria

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Dr Olatunji Ghaniyyah

Advisory Board

Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria

Nigeria

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