Ali Abba Tijjani

Department of Radiology, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria; Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING WORKSHOP ON THE ATTITUDE OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TOWARDS BREAKING BAD NEWS TO CANCER PATIENTS: A MULTI- INSTITUTIONAL STUDY

Samuel A. Otene^*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ali Abba Tijjani, DA Bojude D, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Sani B. Abubakar, Vitalis C. Okwor, Emmanuel Aimebelomo Ikhile, Auwal G. Suleiman, Suleiman K. Hamidu, Vivian C. Nwordu, Nwamaka Lasebikan, Musa Ali-Gombe, Usman M. Aliyu

Background: Breaking bad news (BBN) is a critical aspect of oncology care. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers (HCPs) in Nigeria lack formal training in this skill. Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a training workshop on HCPs’ attitudes towards BBN to cancer patients across multiple institutions in Nigeria. Methods: A quasi...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.qe8i4g5m

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2 103 views 51 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

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

Charles Okwonna^*, Nafisa B. Iliyasu, Ali Abba Tijjani, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Shehu Salihu Umar

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 mul...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.o8n1wdbe

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2 110 views 58 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

CONTRASTING OUTCOMES IN BILATERAL HORMONE POSITIVE BREAST CANCER: COMPLETE PRIMARY TUMOUR REGRESSION WITH PERSISTENT NODAL METASTASIS

Ahmed Aliyu^*, Ismail H. Zubairu, Ali Abba Tijjani, Halima O. Aliyu, Muhammad Daniyan, Shehu Salihu Umar

Introduction: Bilateral breast carcinoma (BBC) is an uncommon but clinically significant condition, with an incidence ranging from 1.4% to 12%. It can present synchronously or metachronously and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its rarity and heterogeneous biological behavior. Complete primary tumor regression refers to the comple...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.yzbm93i1

Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2 104 views 59 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 1

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 n...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.5wu5kovu

Jan, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 1 100 views 68 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 1

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 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 curativ...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.pcr7fzt5

Jan, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 1 137 views 62 downloads

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