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Atara I Ntekim

Radiation Oncology Department, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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Publications 5

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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 2

Hematological and Clinical Predictors of Survival in Cervical Cancer Patients in Nigeria: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Ajibike Orekoya, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Adeniyi Adenipekun, Atara I Ntekim, Bolaji L. Salako

Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer mortality in low-resource settings. Hematological abnormalities such as anemia and leukocytosis are common and may influence prognosis. Objective: To evaluate baseline hematological profiles and their association with overall survival among cervical cancer patients treated at the Radioth...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.vj6wofc9
Jul, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 2 33 views 10 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 1

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

Bolaji L. Salako, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Ajibike A. 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 clinicopathologic...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2026.xabxossl
Feb, 2026 Vol. 2, Issue 1 148 views 56 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

EFFECTS OF ANDROGEN DEPRIVATION THERAPY ON FASTING BLOOD GLUCOSE IN PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS AT A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA - A PILOT STUDY

Daluchukwu J. Obi*, Chiamaka Ehiedu, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Atara I Ntekim, Augustine Takure, Ifeanyichukwu Nwanji, Olumide Farinre, Adeniyi Adenipekun

Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in Nigerian men. There are many modalities of treatment of prostate cancer, among them is hormonal treatment with the use of androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT), and this has been reported to have effects on the blood glucose level, causing hyperglycaemia. Ob...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.z2hnreiu
Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2 112 views 55 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

EFFECTS OF BRACHYTHERAPY BOOST ON PROSTATE CANCER TREATED WITH EXTERNAL BEAM RADIOTHERAPY: A PILOT STUDY

Abbas A. Abdus-salam*, Olabisi T. Ojo, Chiamaka Ehiedu, Maryam A. Bashir, Atara I Ntekim, Adewumi O. Alabi, Sharif A. Folorunso, Jimoh mutiu alani, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Adeniyi Adenipekun

Background: Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer amongst men in Nigeria. External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and high-dose rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) play a significant role in the management of localised prostate cancer. Objective: This study compared the treatment outcome of the management of intermediate and high-risk localised prostate...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.bfjzda3v
Jul, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 2 118 views 72 downloads
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Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 1

OUTCOME OF MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH WESTERN, NIGERIA

Ajibike A. Orekoya*, Adeniyi Adenipekun, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Atara I Ntekim, Babatunde O Ogunnorin, Oladeji Afolabi adebayo, Jimoh mutiu alani, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Bolaji L. Salako, Sharif A. 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 countries, including Nigeria. Objective: This study ...

DOI: 10.67579/njo.2025.vb9bf75m
Jan, 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 1 132 views 73 downloads
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