Articles | Nigerian Journal of Oncology

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.agivs4uc

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. 15-28 254 views 65 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.8blzbtat

CAUSES, TIMING AND EFFECTS OF RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT BREAKS IN NSIA-LUTH CANCER CENTRE

Bolanle Adegboyega^*, Mohammed Y.M. Habeebu, Adewumi O. Alabi, Mariam Bashir, Esther Adegbolagun, Adedayo Joseph, Nimotallahi Bello, Emmanuel Olufisayo, Tolulope Fashola, John Onyeji, Taiwo Afekhai, Jummai 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. 123-133 217 views 87 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.f2kmusnq

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. 52-59 206 views 69 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.g1reavco

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 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. 73-86 197 views 69 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.awhnvbsl

EFFECT OF PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON ANXIETY AMONG BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ZARIA

Aminu Liman^*, Munir Sani, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ismail H. Zubairu, Audu I. Aveka, Tajudeen A. Olasinde

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is a disease of global public health concern whose incidence is rising, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Psychological burden associated with BC diagnosis and treatment has negative consequences on the patients in addition to physical symptoms. Many psychosocial interventions have been developed and evaluated to reduce psychological disorders such as a...

Jul, 2025 pp. 249-265 192 views 67 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.qs7fry39

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 Salihu 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. 55-72 188 views 95 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.e0uzi1aq

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. Metho...

Jan, 2025 pp. 1-11 183 views 67 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.xabxossl

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

Bolaji L. Salako, Abbas A. Abdus-salam, Ajibike Orekoya^*, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Sharif A. Folorunso, Adeniyi Adenipekun, Atara I Ntekim, Babatunde O Ogunnorin, Oladeji Afolabi adebayo, Jimoh mutiu alani, 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 p...

Feb, 2026 pp. 1-14 177 views 64 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.8gd5p31q

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. 12-29 175 views 75 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.vpethnkx

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, Nigeri...

Feb, 2026 pp. 87-98 174 views 94 downloads